Q&A SHORE ANGLING

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Q Could you please tell me what the apparent measurement rating in thousands, i.e. 7000 to 14000 on similar-looking sea fixed spool reels, actually refers to? NEIL MAYELL, DOVER, KENT

The numeric measuring found on fixed spool reels is an indication of size. Most fixed spool reels will go up in thousands, but you will also find some models which go up in hundred increments as well. Generally, fixed spool reels that are purposely meant for sea fishing start from around the 4000 bracket and this is mainly down to the size of the spool. With closer inspection you will notice a