The Korum Snapper Switch Reel is perfect for lure fishing, coming in a range of sizes from a very tiny 1500 upto a larger 3500, there is a reel for any rod and any method! Five ball bearings ensure a super smooth and silent retrieve, with the powerful gearing ensuring whatever lure cast out or fish you hook into, it will be able to land them easily.

A NCRM carbon fibre rotor ensures the reel stays true whilst in use to help eliminate any of the wobble or movement you can sometimes get in smaller reels. The line lay is superb on these reels which is important if you're using braid to help reduce knotting and increase the distances you can achieve.

The Daiwa Ninja Match and Feeder LT is the newest of the Ninja range but still boasts all the features and quality anglers have come to expect, with a few new additions to make them a slightly more versatile match reel.

The reel features slightly revised sizes of 3012 (in single and double handle) 4012 and 6000 (in single handle only) options, with a 2508 reel added to the range to balance the new wave of shorter 7ft and 8ft rods that have hit the market recently.

The graphite body and Air Rotor have helped keep the weight to a minimum, even in the larger sizes, as to not unbalance even delicate float rods. The oversized rotor system on the reel significantly reduces any wobble whilst winding in, something that can often occur with slightly cheaper reels.

The same great winding power has been enhanced slightly, by Daiwa opting to include a geared down retrieve, and the ever reliable smoothness is achieved via 4BB and Infinite Anti-Reverse.

Read our full Daiwa Ninja Match and Feeder Reel review here.

If you want to use the famed Shimano Baitrunner technology but you’re on a budget, the Shimano ST-RB Baitrunner 6000 is the reel to go for.

The XT-7 body and rotor is covered with understated graphics, a traditional easy-to-use rear Baitrunner system, balanced double handle, aluminium AR-C spool and Varispeed line lay, all combine to produce an affordable reel packed with technology that won’t let you down.

A single turn of the handle will retrieve 87cm of line so you can quickly wind in leads and swimfeeders.

The Daiwa N'ZON 19 Plus Reel is a fantastic option if you are required too cast feeders a long way and are expecting to catch larger fish like bream and carp. The cranking power makes it suited to venues with a long cast or where you're going to be reeling in quite often, as it feels as though it will just keep reeling and will never let you down.

The drag is exceptionally smooth for a larger reel and although the double line clip may seem a bit gimmicky, it does prove very useful, especially if you are limited on the gear you have and you're fishing multiple swims. The bail arm is strong and chunky, which I prefer as you can be confident that once you've opened it, it won't close itself until you want it to, the last thing you need is the bail arm closing during a cast.

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The Shimano Speedmaster 14000 XTC is a mid price reel that is packed with many of Shimano’s ‘Long Cast’ technologies, these reels boast Shimano’s Aero Wrap ll Oscillation for superior line lay, which will in turn massively reduce friction and increase casting distances.

Other technical features include HAGANE Gear and X-SHIP for amazing smoothness and lightweight rotation. Rigid Cast reduces spool deflection at the moment of release, while Parallel Body sends the line out at the perfect angle. If casting power and efficiency is what you want, without breaking the bank, these reels have answered every question in the book. 

With a gear ratio of 14:3:1 and a retrieve rate of 103cm its easy to see why Shimano called the reels, Speedmasters, as you will have rigs and fish retrieved in no time, regardless of how far out they are.

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The Sonik Insurgent reel is perfect for the modern day carp angler, available in a 5000 and 6000 body size, the reel is designed to cope with the rigours of modern day angling.

The Insurgent incorporates Worm-Shaft gearing to ensure the reel provides a smooth and effortless winding action, enabling you to easily retrieve rigs and big fish from range. The Quick Torque front drag system allows you to adjust the drag with minimal turning of the knob, allowing for better control over hooked fish, whilst the spring loaded line clips aids your accuracy.

The reels are finished in a lovely matt black with a wooden handle for that extra touch of class, they won't look out of place on any setup!

A quality budget fishing reel under £50 is hard to find, but the Shimano FX 2500 is just that. With this one, you don't get a spare spool, and the clutch isn't the smoothest ever, but 10 ball-bearings ensure a smooth and reliable action. The reel comes in five sizes, from the tiny 1000 model through to the modest 4000.

The Preston Magnitude is the ideal reel for Method feeder fishing thanks to a host of brilliant features and is available in a range of sizes from 320 to 620, with the 520 being a great choice on big waters.

Loaded up with 6lb or 8lb mainline this reel holds around 125m, more than enough for most feeder situations. Slow oscillation provides a perfect straight up-and-down line lay allowing for long, smooth casts when called for. Plenty of winding power comes via sturdy worm drive gearing.

Other key features ideal for Method feeder work include a quick 5.0:1 gear ratio and a dual line clip. A spare spool is included

The Nytro Impax Fishing Reel is a relative newcomer to the coarse fishing scene but its price and quality ensure it will be a very popular reel, especially for those on a budget. It comes in three sizes a 3000, 4000 and 5000 to prevent any confusion about which one to buy, the 4000 and 5000 are primarily designed for Method feeder fishing on commercial fisheries, and the 3000 for float work.

It's graphite body makes it very lightweight and durable, with the 4+1 bearing system providing a surprising amount of cranking power, so no matter the size of the fish or the situation, the reel will be able to cope. The Impax features a super smooth, consistent drag that performs as well as many of the more expensive reels in its class and the line-friendly line clip makes sure your line will never be damaged, no matter how many times it hits it.

The Prologic Fulcrum BF Reel is a lovely Baitrunner style reel that comes in a range of sizes to suit everyone from the pleasure and match angler up to the hardcore specimen guys.

The drag is super smooth on these reels, especially when the "Baitfeeder" setting is engaged, allowing you to concentrate on other things knowing your rod wont be dragged in. A compact aluminium body makes for a really durable reel, that is available in 3000, 4000, 5000 and 6000 sizes, with the smaller sizes great for using with a feeder rod and the larger reels lend themselves to barbel and carp fishing. The reels are even saltwater resistant should you wish to take them to the beach.

If you're looking for a baitrunner on a budget then look no further than the Daiwa Regal Baitrunner reel, this superb value for money reel offers loads of great features packed into a compact body, making it perfect for numerous styles of coarse angling.

The smooth "Bite & Run" system is easily engaged by flicking the lever to the rear, this will put the reel into freespool mode, if you get a bite you can flick the lever or turn the handle to dis-engage the setting. These reels are great if you use multiple rods or just wet to put a rod out for bigger fish and aren't always concentrating, it will stop the rod being pulled into the depths.

5 ball bearings and an aluminium spool ensure the reel has plenty of power and line capacity. They are available in three sizes: 2500, 3000 and 4000 to cater for most specimen anglers needs.

If you're looking for a budget spod reel, you would be hard pushed to find a better example than the Wychwood Dispatch 7500 Spod Reel. Not only do you get a great reel for under £50 but the reel also comes fully loaded with 200m of 30lb braid, so you can take the reel fishing straight away.

The reel will wind 100cm of line with each turn of the handle, to make winding in the spod so much more efficient when fishing at range, which really helps when putting a lot of bait out. A really superb reel for those who want a durable product to get bait out into the lake without breaking the bank.

Offering quality at an affordable price, the Daiwa Ninja is a popular sub-£75 fishing reel choice among serious match anglers and occasional dabblers alike. A graphite body and Air Rotor save on weight while winding smoothness is maintained by four ball-bearings and an infinite anti-reverse.

It comes with a spare spool and is available in five sizes from 1500 to 4000.

Read our full Daiwa Ninja Match and Feeder Reel review here.

Keen carp anglers on a budget should keep an eye peeled for Daiwa’s superb value Black Widow reels, including the new all-black Daiwa Black Widow 25A version.

This reel combines impressive looks with technical features, including an abbreviated drag for swift engagement of freespool mode, a line-friendly clip giving perfect distance casting control, and a robust, light, graphite body.

This latest member of the Black Widow clan also delivers a geared-down retrieve of 4.6:1 that recovers 92cm of line for every turn of the handle. The larger-bodied LD Black Widow reel has a tapered ‘bucket’ spool holding an impressive 530m of 0.35mm line, making it the ideal tool for when baits are rowed out beyond casting range.

The Daiwa 20 Crosscast 35SCW Reel is a fantastic big pit reel, it includes a lot of the features you'll find on the top end reels for a fraction of the price, a great choice for those looking for their first carp reel or those who just want another set.

The Quick Drag on these reels is very useful, with half a turn or the drag, the reel goes from 'locked up' to freespool, making it really simple to set the rods when on the alarms, whilst giving you much better control when playing fish. The Digigear ll system and Slow Cross Wrap ensure the reel is both durable and capable of reeling fish in from range with ease, couple that with the Long Cast spools and you have a reel that can do it all.

The Daiwa Emblem Spod reel needs little introduction amongst angling enthusiasts, it is regarded as one of the best and most capable reels for spodding out there. The Emblem is a real workhorse, with many anglers abusing them for years with little maintenance and the reel still performs as good as new. 

The Emblem benefits from a high retrieval rate, 100cm per turn ensures the Spomb is retrieved with minimal reeling and the oversize ABS spool allows line to peel off the reel, perfect for those long distance casters out there. The spool also includes two line clips for precise baiting on multiple spots.

The Worm Gear oscillation and 4 ball bearings provide the reel with fantastic cranking power, whilst also increasing the longevity of the reel itself. The compact body means you’re never reaching for the line with your finger, reducing the chance of the line slipping on the cast, so you can get the maximum force behind the spod to send it out into the lake.

The Daiwa 18 TDR QD Reel is renowned for its durability and quality, it's a reel that has stood the test of time and is used by some of the best anglers this country has ever produced. The newest addition to the TDR reel is the Quick Drag function that gives instant control when fighting a fish, a half turn on the drag knob takes the reel from freespool to fully locked. The AirBail feature offers a rolling line system to prevent line twist when reeling at speed, whilst the one touch folding handle allows it to be stored on the rods and packed away easily.

The TDR has immense cranking power thanks to its Tough Digigear technology, making it great for catching carp on the Method, but the reel is equally at home for using for float work such is its effortless winding and lightweight build. It really is a fantastic all-round reel that is suitable for any sort of coarse angling situations, you can even take it lure fishing for saltwater species like bass.

The Fox 10000XC Reel is the perfect example of a mini big pit reel and is choice for this anglers who prefer a smaller reel over a more traditional big pit.

The reel is ideal for partnering with lighter setups and will be at home on club lakes, day ticket and rivers, anywhere that casting to the horizon just isn't necessary. The quick front clutch allows you to alter the drag with minimal turning with the super slow oscillation ensuring you get immaculate line lay.

The Mesh-Tec Gearing System provides loads of cranking power, giving you the confidence to be able to subdue any size carp you are likely to hook. Two sprung line clips offer versatility and better accuracy with the sleek, shadow grey finish making these reels simply beautiful to look at on the rests.

The Daiwa Crosscast 45SCW QD Reel is a fantastic big pit reel, it includes a lot of the features you'll find on the top end reels for a fraction of the price, a great choice for those looking for their first carp reel or those who just want another set. Slightly bigger than its 35 brother, the reel is that bit more capable of casting longer distances and if you're looking for a reel that wont break the bank but can help with your casting, this is definitley worth a look.

The Quick Drag on these reels is very useful, with half a turn or the drag, the reel goes from 'locked up' to freespool, making it really simple to set the rods when on the alarms, whilst giving you much better control when playing fish. The Digigear ll system and Slow Cross Wrap ensure the reel is both durable and capable of reeling fish in from range with ease, couple that with the Long Cast spools and you have a reel that can do it all.

Shimano says the Ultegra 14000 XTE will redefine the mid-priced long-range reel market. Packed with many of Shimano’s ‘Long Cast’ technologies, these reels boast Shimano’s Super Slow Oscillation 5 for perfect line lay, which will in turn reduce friction and increase casting performance.

Other technical features include HAGANE Gear and X-SHIP for amazing smoothness and lightweight rotation. Rigid Cast reduces spool deflection at the moment of release, while Parallel Body sends the line out at the perfect angle. If casting power and efficiency is what you want, without breaking the bank, these reels have answered every question in the book.

When it comes to long distances casting, the Daiwa Tournament Basia QDX needs very little introduction, with a reputation for helping produce some formidable casting ranges.

Featuring a magnesium alloy body, the reel is super light, helping with its speed through the cast, with the high impact line clips ensuring no damage will occur even when the clip is hit as ferocious speeds. The ultra long 45mm anodized spool has been tailored like the rest of the reel, to help with casting.

Tough gearing and 7 ball bearings ensure that you have incredible winding power to ensure effortless retrieval of rigs when fishing at range.