Under-rated, bombproof and uber-affordable

The Wychwood Riot reels have been around for an age, and for good reason. If you are an experienced angler with more sense than money, you already know you do not need to remortgage your house to get a dependable setup.

Here is why these workhorses deserve a spot on your rods.

Freespool or big pit? The choice is yours

Whether you are ledgering for fen tench drain or tackling heavy-duty carp at distance, the Riot family covers all bases without any fuss.

1. Riot FS: Built for all-out action

Riot FS carp reels give you everything you need from a reliable freespool reel:

Solid build: Graphite frame combined with robust ABS to eliminate body flex under pressure.
Smooth transmission: Direct drive precision cut gearing for engaging and disengaging the freespool system.
Internal grunt: 5+1 heavy-duty, stainless-steel bearings for exceptional smoothness under heavy loads.
Reliable pickup: Lightweight, balanced rotor fitted with an oversized bail arm.
Precision control: Aluminium spool with a robust stainless steel washer drag system and a hi-impact line clip, finished off with a proper wooden handle.

2. Riot Big Pit (75 & 65): Uncompromising distance

For the modern carp angler needing serious casting range, the originals pack a serious punch:

Massive power: Huge cranking power backed by a multi-pitch, multi-disk drag.
Line management: Anti-twist line roller to keep things tangle-free.
Extras: Comes with a spare graphite spool.
Weights: Riot 65 sits at 550g, and the larger Riot 75 hits 675g.
Line Capacities:

Riot 65: 480m/0.30mm, 320m/0.35mm, 290m/0.40mm
Riot 75: 570m/0.30mm, 420m/0.35mm, 320m/0.40mm

3. The 'S' Range: A classic re-invented

Just a smidge dearer than their forerunners, the Riot 65S and 75S look as sharp as they perform, adding a micro-adjustable line clip that helps you dial in your casts—spot on for local competition anglers.

Weights: Riot 65S (550g), Riot 75S (675g).
Spool Options: Comes with spare aluminium tapered spools (includes both deep and shallow variations for fine-tuning your line choice).
Capacities:

Riot 65S Deep: 480m/0.30mm, 320m/0.35mm, 290m/0.40mm | Shallow: 150m/0.30mm, 110m/0.35mm, 80m/0.40mm
Riot 75S Deep: 570m/0.30mm, 420m/0.35mm, 320m/0.40mm | Shallow: 320m/0.30mm, 240m/0.35mm, 190m/0.40mm

Why pay more?

With smaller models starting from 5000-size runner reels and up, there is a Riot reel ready for everything from all-round specimen angling to mega-range big carp hunting. All these dependable features come at a silly price.

Browse the range on our webstore today, grab free local delivery across the fenland region (on orders over £25), or pop by our trade counter in March, Cambs by appointment. Don't forget to swing by our Saturday and Sunday warehouse clearance sales on City Road!

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Under-rated, bombproof and uber-affordable - the Wychwood Riot reel range