Fox EOS 10000 Fishing Reel - Honest Review. Is it worth your money?

[@jamesjohnson8682]

Just bought a set of these after using a rather cheap set of wychwood reels for last 2-3 years(if it ain't broke don't fix it haha). I think there great quality and value for money, great vid mate keep it up!!

[@Operationcarp]

Thanks James. I hope they do you well. I’m still using my ones of these except I lost the handle screw the other day and it’s difficult to find them anywhere except from fox whom want £6 delivery for it! So I might order a few of them incase it happens again (it was my fault making it too loose)

[@SteveMartin1971]

had them for piking a few years back reliable and decent budget reels , Now use the Fox EOS PRO reels , quality difference is chalk n cheese they're great upgrades from the standard eos reels .. Great honest review fella 👍

[@Operationcarp]

Hi Steve, brilliant comment thank you for sharing. I’m still absolutely loving these reels but would definitely look to get the pro versions as and when I need an upgrade. Thanks for the comment. Ross

[@nickjarvis681]

Had a pair for a few seasons love them. Use them for barbel fishing.

[@Operationcarp]

Nice mate. Love a bit of barbel fishing!

[@yeaitswop]

had mine 2015 heavily used and abused by river grime in the states still work great

[@Operationcarp]

Thanks for sharing mate. I still use these reels for loads of my fishing. Built to last 👍🏻

[@yeaitswop]

@@Operationcarp I’m on the water right now with them haha

[@ChunksterFishing]

Nice vid bud! Good and honest! I got the shimano baitrunners myself but just upgraded to Daiwa Crosscasts big pits....am yet to use them! Keep it up bud you got my sub 💪

[@Operationcarp]

Thanks mate. I am already subbed to your channel and watch your videos! I’ve recently got some Daiwa 45SCW QD’s and they are lovely. They are My first set of Daiwas and really like them. I’m looking forward to your next video. Thanks for taking the time to watch mine and sub really appreciate it. Ross

[@ChunksterFishing]

@@Operationcarp ahh awesome they are the exact ones i have got! Can't wait to use them 💪 cheers again mate, hope to get a pike video out soon...just bloody need to catch some pike first! 🤣🤣

[@Operationcarp]

@@ChunksterFishing I’ve had a few this season but nothing to write home about. My brother has had a cracking pike season so far and caught loads of decent ones but it’s always been either when I’m not recording or when he’s on his own which is a shame as would of made a decent video of it

[@Markw13]

Good clear review mate .. 👍🏻 the 10,000 model isn’t 450 g though .. it’s 558g .. I use a pair of 7000 and there the reels that weigh 450 g … good review bud .. cheers 👍🏻tight lines 🎣

[@Operationcarp]

Ah thanks for clarifying that for everyone mate and thanks for watching for watching and the feedback. I still use these now when I’m fishing my extractors. 🙂

[@Markw13]

@@Operationcarp no probs bud , keep the vids coming as there a good informative watch .. cheers 👍🏻

[@Operationcarp]

@@Markw13 thanks so much really appreciate it. There’s more in the pipeline 👍🏻

[@josephquinn7356]

Great video! Would this reel (or the new 10000 PRO version) pair well with a 10ft carp rod?

[@Operationcarp]

Thank for you for kind words. I use these on my 10ft Xtractors even to this day! They are perfect for it. Hope that helps 👍🏻

[@peterballai5549]

⁠I have mine but need some help. Filled up with monofil mainline. The upper part of the reel is almost empty while the lower part is full of the mainline. What is wrong?

[@Operationcarp]

So in the box mate there should be some little rubbers. You may need to take off the spool and try add some to balance it. Or remove some if already on there. I expect there’s videos on KZbin about how to get your line even on a. Fishing reel. Haven’t had the issue myself I’m afraid. If that doesn’t sort it they might need to go back to manufacturer

[@modeanodb]

Love these reels use the with korda 15lb touchdown and 12 ft 3.25 rods

[@Operationcarp]

Nice mate. Yeah I’m still using them regularly. Seem very robust

[@tutts999]

I use these for my Trent Barbel sessions, and I love them..Are there better reels out there? Possibly, but I'm happy with my two.

[@Operationcarp]

Thanks for the comment and watching. I still use these. There probably are better reels but they do the job well

[@MrR184]

Same I use this reel and a Korum 12ft quiver tip barbel rod on the Severn

[@vakar88s]

Are they good for carp

[@Operationcarp]

Yes mate I use them for most my carp fishing. It would depend how big the lake is as they aren’t big pit reels but more than enough for most peoples fishing

[@vakar88s]

@@Operationcarp like im fishing about 100meters far so its enough?

[@Operationcarp]

@@vakar88s yes it would be able to do that. Casting would be easier with big pit reel due to the line coming off easier but aslong as you can cast that distance easily you will be fine 👍🏻

[@longnetter]

I had a pair of fox fs 7000 reels, worst reels I've ever owned so sold them after a year and bought shimanos which never give me any trouble.

[@Operationcarp]

Can’t go wrong with some Shimmys! Thanks for sharing

[@amalone539]

I have 3 of these last fox reels where stratos they broke so fox replaced with these now after 3 years doing maybe 3 x 48 hour sessions a year they have broken too one has broken clutch one won’t turn at all and the other has a razor sharp line clip the cuts the line when you use it I am never buying fox again I would wait and save a bit more money for shimanno or Diawa

[@Operationcarp]

A problem I’ve had recently is losing the screw for the handle….can’t get it from anywhere other than fox. They want £2.50 for it but £6 for delivery with no other delivery options. Absolute rip off. Had I known how hard it was to get spares for these I wouldn’t have got them. Very pleased with my Daiwa reels

[@songokuo5131]

Can we used for surfcasting??

[@Operationcarp]

Technically you could but I would say your prob better off getting a reel made for sea fishing tbh

[@paulpiker5909]

Have 2 ,one just broke today ,no good for heavy duty deadbaiting, pity 😕

[@Operationcarp]

Sorry to hear that mate. Thanks for sharing

[@mercy5058]

I can not recommend this reel. It internals broke completly down after a year and a half. In this period of time it did well. But now its just a pile of trash aluminium. When you want something to last longer, spend more. Sad but easy as that.

[@Operationcarp]

Thank you for sharing your experience with it mate. Hoping I do not have problems with them soon then. Ross

[@welshfisher8692]

Clone of a Penn ??

[@Operationcarp]

Not sure mate tbh. I’ve never used a Penn. What model are you referring to?

[@welshfisher8692]

@@Operationcarp folding handle rubber handle knob other little quirks similar to penn battle just my opinion

[@Operationcarp]

@@welshfisher8692 ah ok mate. Will check them out. Thanks for taking the time to watch my video. I really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@billcollins6705]

Fox reels = total junk. And their warranty is'nt worth the paper it's printed on, no customer support whatsoever. I'm speaking from expensive experience.

[@Operationcarp]

@@billcollins6705 thanks for sharing. Yes ordering parts for these can be difficult also I have found since making this video