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.

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. I know many anglers who use this as a spod reel, but there is no reason why it should be limited to that. 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.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 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. Big pit reels can hold a lot of line, which are perfect if you are doing really long distance casting or boating your rigs out to their chosen spots. However, if you are only casting around 100yds, you can probably go for a smaller version (or maybe you don’t even need a big pit reel at all?)

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. All good reels deserve to have good spare spools and this is true of the Nash H-Gun range. All the Nash H-Gun reels are top quality bits of kit that have been purposed designed for use with the H-Gun rod range. These spare spools have been purpose built to fit the different models in the range.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. 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. recommend that you use recorded or special delivery as we can not be liable for any loss or damage in transit.

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 ACR 12000 big pit reel can hold 450yds of 0.35mm line (which should be more than enough for most carp anglers) and has a long, tapered spool that can reduce friction when casting to enable you to achieve longer distances. The 4.9:1 gear ratio allows for rapid recovery. Image by: Avid Carp Considering that Daiwa is responsible for some of the most expensive reels on the planet, it is nice to see that they also provide a good quality reel at the other end of the price spectrum.While Daiwa and Shimano may be known as the unofficial market leaders when it comes to manufacturing carp reels, Fox will almost always be mentioned in the same breath by many anglers.

Before we take a look at the recommendations, there are a few factors that you should always consider before parting with your hard-earned cash: Like the majority of big pit reels, the ACR 12000 has a front drag system that requires less than one turn to engage the reel from free spool mode.On occasion goods are subject to availability and delay in delivery of goods is sometimes outside our control. As such, delivery cannot be guaranteed and any dates we specify for the delivery of the goods are approximate only. We shall not be liable for any losses, costs, damages, charges, or expenses caused by any delay for delivery of the goods. The point I am making is just because we are bringing out really low price reels, that doesn't mean they are going to be rubbish. The whole philosophy of the H-Gun brand came about because there was so much absolute crap at the bottom end, and we were concerned that people taking up carp fishing might have such a bad experience with their gear letting them down that they wouldn't enjoy it, and so give up. The philosophy of H-Gun is to make entry level product which offers reliability and won’t let you down. 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. 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.’