Avid are infants in comparison to some of the manufacturers on this list, but their products are excellent in terms of both quality and value. Both the Nash H-Gun FR-5 and FR-8 spare spools are fitted with a single spot on line clip. This means that you can fish on the clip to get full casting accuracy without worrying about causing any kind of line damage. We will make every reasonable effort to deliver your products safely and in accordance with any specific delivery instructions that you give us however we will not be liable for any delay, damage or loss as a result of complying with such specific instructions. PLEASE NOTE: All services are normally delivered within 48hours but this is not guaranteed as we cannot be held responsible for problems beyond our control. Will Nash bring out top end reels? Only when we believe we have the technical ability and innovation to take the best boys on. We wouldn't, for example, just bring out a reel which is a basically a copy of Daiwa or Shimano, with no unique innovative features. Just like we are proving with bite alarms, if we go into a product area it will only be with the knowledge that we have something better to offer the carp angler.’

Why make reels so cheap? The Nash sub brand H-Gun recognizes that an awful lot of people haven't got much spare cash, youngsters have little or are relying on parents, and it could be argued that if you're new to the sport its madness to go spending a lot of money on top end gear if you aren't going to take to it.The H-Gun BP-10 is fitted with a dual Spot On line clip. This allows you to fish two spots with total accuracy, perfect for when you’re using this rod as a spod or a marker. The Spot On technology ensures that you’re never at risk of damaging your line. The Nash BP range consists of four models (BP-4, BP-6, BP-10 & BP-12) and each have their own uses. The BP-4 was created to be used in conjunction with the Nash Sawn-Offs, the BP-6 is the ideal partner for the Nash Scope and Dwarf rods and the BP-12 was created for ultra-long distance fishing. The main reason for selecting a big pit style reel is the enhanced casting performance offered by the larger spools and the BP10 doesn't disappoint in that regard. A big pit carp reel has become an essential piece of kit for when you are fishing at longer distances, so much so that many anglers have discarded their faithful baitrunner reels in favour of these all-rounders.

The H-Gun BP-10 boasts a multi-disc drag that allows you to switch between free spool and fight mode in just one turn. This enables you to capitalise on every power with aggression – resulting in more landed catches. Level Wind ensures that you get perfect line lay every time. The H-Gun BP-10 has a long cast nose which is constructed from aluminium. This allows you to load it up with a fantastic amount of line and enables you to reach the farthest features you need on some of the nation’s largest lakes. This spool has been created with CAD technology to ensure its full precision. Fitted with an oversized line roller to eliminate line twist – even when fishing with a braid – this reel makes casting and retrieving a dream to use. The Spot-On line clips are fitted to the BP10 and mean you can cast to your clip at long-distance without worrying about damaging your line. If you have a really lightweight rod and a really heavy big pit reel, it can feel slightly alien. On the flip-side, a really lightweight reel can sometimes feel unbalanced. It is definitely worth buying gear that works well together. PLEASE NOTE: (Size restrictions do apply, please see Royal Mail webiste for further information.) All Prices are Inc Vat

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Boasting stainless steel ball bearings, a matt finish and a balanced, wooden handle, the Okuma CB-80 even comes with a spare spool! The Nash Bp10 has been equipped with multi-disc fast drag technology, which allows you to switch between free-spool drag and fighting drag setting in less than one turn of the adjustment handle. There's three reels in the range with two free spool reels (FR5 and FR8) and one big pit (BP10). First of all we’ll start with the freespool models, the Nash H-Gun FR-5 and the Nash H-Gun FR-8, now both these models are the same, the only difference being the spool capacity and size.

The spool on the BP-10 Fast Drag Big Pit offers long casting potential. Constructed from aluminium, the spool is fitted with a line guard and is fitted with dual Spot On line clips. Spot On is Nash’s patented line clip design that allows you to fish accuracy and consistently, without worrying about causing damage to your line. Level Wind line lay ensures that you achieve perfect line lay on the retrieve – helping you get those extra few meters with each cast. You may have heard people say “the more ball bearings a reel has, the better it is”. While that can be true in some cases, in a lot of cases it is absolute nonsense. The quality of the ball bearings in a reel are usually more important than the quantity.

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Boasting 7 stainless steel ball bearings, an aluminium handle and a strong casing, Avid has created a reel that is built to last. At 740g, it is one of the heavier reels on this list. The fast drag adjustment requires less than a single turn to connect you directly to the fish, and there is an isotope slot incorporated into the handle, which can be folded flat with one touch.