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If you want something a bit more modern the daiwa ninjas are very good for the money
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In reply to Post #8
I've used one for years on my floater rod, beautiful little reels with a swiss watchmaker like clutch, solid reels that are truly dependable, compact but with plenty of cranking power which is where some of the smaller modern reels can be lacking
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In reply to Post #7
I'm not too fussed about the colour, either will do. I do have a 2600 on my floater rod so I may just end up buying another spool for that, I'm really not sure yet. Was only considering the 850 as it's only £55
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Seems sensible, and will still be good when he moves up to 9/10fts. Could also look at the SS1000 if you liked the silver/grey combo, again identical to the 2600.
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In reply to Post #5
Nice one👍 I'm still not sure because one lake I fish there's a good chance he'll hook a cat so it's wether it could deal with that or not. I'm thinking a 2600 might be a better idea
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Hi mate,
Put it simply…
It’s the same size as an ss1600.
All the internals are identical to a 1600, can be serviced/repaired if/when needed.
Cool reel will fit the rod just right.
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In reply to Post #2
If I went off that then no it's not going to cut it, but I'd rather hear first hand experience of them. It's a 6ft carp rod it will be going on. He uses my normal float kit for little stuff, but he wants to catch a bigger fish now but my rods are 12 footers and too much for him to handle
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In reply to Post #2
Not to have a go but do we really have to have AI responses on this forum? It’ll be a sad day when we’re not interacting with each other with our own words and instead just posting AI responses to posts
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In reply to Post #1
The Daiwa SS850 (often badged as the Whisker Tournament SS-850) is a much smaller, vintage sibling to the SS2600. Whilst the SS2600 is a cult classic for carp and barbel angling, the SS850 is a scaled-down model primarily designed for light float fishing, match angling, and ultralight spinning.
Pairing the Daiwa SS850 with a 6ft rod is an exceptional setup for a youngster. Because the SS850 is a genuine ultralight reel, it balances perfectly with a short, lightweight rod.
Here is a critical breakdown of how it will perform and what you need to consider:
Balance and Ergonomics: A 6ft rod can easily feel unbalanced and cumbersome for a child if fitted with a standard 2500 or 3000 size reel. The compact SS850 keeps the centre of gravity directly at the reel seat. This reduces wrist fatigue, allowing a youngster to hold and manoeuvre the rod comfortably for longer sessions.
Superior Drag: Children are often heavy-handed when playing fish and lack the finesse of an experienced angler. The drag on the SS850 is far superior to the jerky, unreliable drags found on most modern "junior starter combos". If they accidentally hook a larger fish, the smooth line release will provide a much-needed safety net against breakages.
Ideal Application: Spooled with a supple 4lb to 6lb monofilament, this combination is perfectly suited for flicking small wagglers for silverfish or light spinning for perch in the margins.
Usability Consideration: The SS series relies on older engineering tolerances. You should teach the youngster to manually close the bail arm by hand after a cast, rather than simply winding the handle to snap it shut. This prevents premature wear on the vintage bail spring and significantly reduces line twist.
In short, rather than settling for a cheap, disposable children's kit, utilising the SS850 on a 6ft wand provides them with a high-quality, perfectly scaled tool to learn proper casting and fish-playing mechanics.
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I need a reel for a little 6,ft rod for my nephew, been offered one of these but never actually seen one in the flesh. Are they up to the job? Are they big enough? How do they compare to the 2600 for size?
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