I just spooled up a new HTO Aikido 1000 spinning reel with 0.2PE to give it a go at some Perch and LRF duties. It’s the first truly budget fixed spool reel (£45) that I haven’t immediately recoiled from. It’s a nice looking reel. The body has a Zaion-type vibe to it. The weight isn’t outrageous and I was pleasantly surprised by the smooth line-lay when spooling it up. Here’s some more detailed images I took >
8th January, 2022 @ 2:17 pm
Be interesting to see how it preforms during use
8th January, 2022 @ 5:09 pm
I’m hoping it becomes my standard LRF reel. Something I’m not too precious of in urban or rocky environments but decent enough that I forget I’m using it. It’s got 0.2 on it so I’m hoping the drag works well.
9th January, 2022 @ 6:35 am
That’s the reason I’ve never paid more for my lrf reels than 100 as they get a lot of abuse especially when I’m perch, chub or trout fishing some of the places I’ve fished are tricky to get in and out of ?