Zareba 145 Self-Insulated Wire Reel, Black

Back today to order a third one. This perfectly fits an entire spool of polywire. I’m guessing the people saying it does are using rope, not wire. Yes it’s heavy, but it’s also durable. My kids have been unable to break either of them...make a mess out of the wire, yes, but break the reel, no! This works great for rotating animals. Unrolls and winds smoothly. Hook it on your belt and walk slowly. The

I keep this reel in the horse trailer with the electric fencing on it. Overall satisfied with this reel. One item to mention is the clip "ratchet" for one way tightening can be tricky to "unclip" as it wants to close. I hold carefully open with my finger.

I liked the geared reels but this one was a faction of the cost. I’m am using polybraid wire on it.

Not geared, so obviously creates more winding, but the simplicity and hardiness is hard to beat.

I have horses and use electric fence tape to set up and move temporary enclosures all around my property for better management of pasture. I was really excited to receive a pair of these, though they seemed a little expensive. Pros: they are well made and seem to hold up even when I have to leave them out in the rain. Also, as long as you hold them by the handle, they're fairly well balanced. Cons: they only hold half of the capacity advertised. Maybe if I could wind them as well as a robot-driven machine in a factory I could get more on the reel, but that's not the setting they're made for. They're made for people like me who load them up while walking across a field and unroll them the same way. And don't ever let the spool get too full or you'll be fighting to get the wire or tape off the side handle spool thing. Also, for me, it gets kind of heavy when full, but there's nothing to be done about that. I wish someone would make one like a garden hose reel that you could pull along.

It's well worth the money and the no aggravation factor. I used this to spool the poly speed wire fencing we use in the winter to deter the deer in our yard. It's a very clean and efficient way for collecting and storing the wire.

Great product, a must have for rotational grazing.

Nice reel for the cost. Functions smooth. It’s been out in the weather now a couple months and still holding up.

My usage was not the typical one. I removed the handle and screwed th unit to a post, that i attached a 75ft dog leash to. I use the reel to rell in the leash and/or dog when I dont wan't to go outside to get it all. Keeps everything nice and tidy.

Bought 3 of these for a gift for my husband to make his life easier moving our animals on the pasture. I called around all local farming supply stores and checked lots of stores online and everything was so expensive. I then found these and could not believe how affordable they where compared to other similar looking ones. Let me tell you they did not disappoint. My husband is so happy! Amazing quality at such a great price!

Good quality for its price!