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Post by skatenchips on Jun 25, 2008 17:13:25 GMT
My learning on multis is coming along nicely using my penn 525 supermags.....but.....I wondered if anybody who owns a 7HT mag has formed an opinion on it yet. I keep seeing em for sale on "that" bidding site now and again and keep getting tempted as mag braked reels appeal to my easy to use nature....and I just may have to get one to try out Daiwas mag reel.....if fellers think there worth the outlay. Gazza  |
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Post by mick75 on Jun 25, 2008 17:16:49 GMT
i know a few with them and they all say the turbo is the better reel out of the three but the handle is not as good as the mag.
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Post by skatenchips on Jun 25, 2008 17:28:22 GMT
hhhmmmm me mate Phil in the new forest sold his Turbo in favour of the mag and reckins it was the best decision he made
as he (although already a good OTG caster) can get better distance with it.
I would like to read users thoughts on em though micky.
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Post by scotty-b- on Jun 25, 2008 18:32:05 GMT
i use an abu 6500 mag and it is great and you can pick one up for £70 now saving loads on the 7ht.
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Post by skatenchips on Jun 25, 2008 22:14:59 GMT
Im actually after reviews on the 7HT scotty....but thanx all
the same fella.
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Post by chopper on Jun 26, 2008 9:00:54 GMT
I've had a 525 mag and an Elite Mag and I now own a pair of 7HT mags and while i appreciate that some people are not fans of them, I cannot fault them and my opinion is that the engimneering is better than the other two!! buy one ,you won't be disappointed!!
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Post by eddy on Jun 27, 2008 21:21:48 GMT
I've had a 525 mag and an Elite Mag and I now own a pair of 7HT mags and while i appreciate that some people are not fans of them, I cannot fault them and my opinion is that the engimneering is better than the other two!! buy one ,you won't be disappointed!! second that ;D |
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Post by jonah1 on Sept 28, 2008 13:36:38 GMT
I just bought a 7th Mag on Friday, used it once so far and can't fault it. I also own a penn 525 super mag but personally find the 7th mag easier to cast. I certainly managed to get a few more yards further, very smooth action. However, I did manage to nest it a couple of times  before I managed to find the right settings for me. |
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Post by spud on Sept 28, 2008 20:38:23 GMT
i v got a black 7ht and i had less nest in 4 weeks than when i had on the 525 mags in one night so the 7ht mag must be the dogs dangles i reckon
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Post by Arthura on Oct 7, 2008 10:15:02 GMT
I have a 525 mag and a abu c3 ct mag both are great, as a beginner with multi's i prefer the 525 at the moment, but have read and heard great things about the 7Ht mag and i would consider getting a second hand one for my third rod Mark. |
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Post by blunderbust on Dec 21, 2008 19:00:28 GMT
As I stated on a previous thread I have just got one as a birthday present at the end of November. I am waiting on my sonic 14 foot sk3 as I don't want to put it on one of my older rods. I expect the rod to arrive on Tuesday and will be trying to get out with them as soon as I possibly can. I will keep you updated on how I get on with it.
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Post by abuc4 on Dec 21, 2008 20:45:54 GMT
you,v had 1 over a month & not used it, id b 2 tempted m8 even on me old rod.
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Post by blunderbust on Dec 22, 2008 18:09:44 GMT
Thats true abuc4 but I only have to wait untill tomorrow and my new rod will arrive so I can get down to the fields and get them tuned in. Unfortunately I am night shift tomorrow night for the next 7 nights so will have to wait until I am off to get a cast into the fish (hopefully).
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Post by blunderbust on Jan 2, 2009 1:45:45 GMT
Got out eventualy the other day. Had my Sonik and the new 7HT mag. Thought at first that I was going to have problems as I was nesting every cast. However after slowing my self down and concentrating more on perfecting the cast rather than going for mega distance I found that it was such a breeze. I cranked the Mag brakes right up to max and then took it easy reducing the mags breaks eventualy down to mark 6 where I did not get nests. I was casting 100 meters + with absalutely no effort or agression. At notch 5 started to nest regular. I ran out of time doing my set up on the park and headed to the sea. I then seemed to cast flawlessly and just got better and gained confidence in the rod & reel every time I casted or retrieved.
I filled it with 20lbs main line and was casting a 6 oz weight with 60Lb shock leader. On arrival at the fishing point I added a single hook of 6.0 and fished numerous cocktails and sizes of baits. The rod and reel handled what ever I put on with no problems what so ever. Unfortunately did not get to test it against a fish, LOL.
The reel is the smoothest I have had and the retrieval was good. I was fishing very rough ground and had to apply a lot of pressure on numerous occassions and never once felt that either rod or reel would let me down. Cant say I noticed any adverse vibrations or noise either.
I do believe that with time and practice I will gain more distance and at the same time confidence. The reel will help to make my fishing a lot easier and more refined. I realise that this was the first time I have used it and could be being a bit premature on my praise but will promiss to give an honest write up in a few months onces I have used it a lot more.
All that being said, I have already made a descision to get myself a second one wich I intend on loading with lighter line so that I can cast further and concentrate on the smaller species. TBC.
Jimmy
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Post by abuc4 on Jan 4, 2009 8:40:19 GMT
glad u got on with the combo
just need 2 chrison it now.
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