Shakespeare Summit 5/6 reel

twincast · #1 (**permalink**) 28-07-2009, 10:33 AM

I recently won a 6wt fly rod in a small club competition and am looking for a low budget reel to accompany it as my funds are severely limited at present. Does anyone have any experience of the above reel. Is it a decent purchase?

also- The rod in question came with no rod sock or tube, where could i purchase a cordura tube to store it in? It is a Fenwick Black nighthawk 6 weight 4 piece with each blank measuring 73cm approx.

Beithir · #2 (**permalink**) 28-07-2009, 10:37 AM

I bought and used one for a while and it was and infact still is a good reel for the money also spare spools are cheap too.

twincast · #3 (**permalink**) 28-07-2009, 10:38 AM

Christ that was quick. Thanks for the info Beithir

musicalbloke · #4 (**permalink**) 28-07-2009, 10:41 AM

Steve Parton would be a good person to try for the rod sock and tube, you can find him here:

Steve Parton Website

As for the Summit reel, I don't think the build quality is very good at all and personally wouldn't use one. If I were you, I'd drop a PM to Grommit on this forum, he'll be able to recommend a good reel that's fit for purpose and probably do you a very good price on it too.

twincast · #5 (**permalink**) 28-07-2009, 11:01 AM

Many thanks. Il contact Steve right away!

Beithir · #6 (**permalink**) 28-07-2009, 02:14 PM

Steve Parton quotes for Summit Reel "Good Drag, Unreal Quality at the price". Think thats something similar to what i said.

PeterG · #7 (**permalink**) 28-07-2009, 06:41 PM

I've been using the summit reel for river fishing for a couple of years now - lovely little reel. Looks and feels as if it should cost more. Definately a good buy.

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