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Post by topbanana on Jan 21, 2007 20:23:40 GMT
ok youve convinced me time to SS (save and sell),ive got two mag elites which i love but want to fish some rougher ground this year so need something with a better retreive and looks like this is it thanks slipps,was going to go for the 525
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Post by slippery on Jan 21, 2007 22:12:35 GMT
ok youve convinced me time to SS (save and sell),ive got two mag elites which i love but want to fish some rougher ground this year so need something with a better retreive and looks like this is it thanks slipps,was going to go for the 525 I cast 6oz with whole squid over rocky areas and the reels love it I would say that they are too fast, even with the big blocks in, out the box, for big baits, I put liquid grease made by TG's rocket fuel in em and they fly big baits out with no over runs. |
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Post by sparkypaul on Jan 24, 2007 18:37:25 GMT
i have heard that you can use a small piece of cable insulation as temporary break blocks is this right
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Post by slippery on Jan 24, 2007 23:41:28 GMT
i have heard that you can use a small piece of cable insulation as temporary break blocks is this right as long as it moves freely on the pins then yes |
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Post by stevieboy on Jan 26, 2007 15:14:02 GMT
The older one is still a good reel but feels slightly clumsy, the spools a bit heavy, does not cast as well, the drag is ok but not as good as the newer version its a very improved lighter model worth the extra go for this one. You can get the older model mentioned above for £60. If you're on a tighter budget it may be the way to go. I'm thinking about it myself. Steve. |
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Post by crazyplums on Apr 15, 2007 21:06:13 GMT
as slippery knows, i'm a new convert to the slosh20, i bought a used one while on me hol's, slippery actually swayed me to parting with the cash, it's the older version (sl20sh) but is a fantastic reel, casts well, reteive feels so powerful and smooth compared to my mag elite's, has a reassuring clicking noise as you wind in, a nice drag (100% better than my mag elites) and a ratchet, which is great for bass fishing,
my next new reel will defo be the 20shV !
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Post by skatenchips on Apr 15, 2007 23:22:11 GMT
After bangin on about the 7HT,an extremely kind forum member has donated an older member of his reel collection to the "Gazza wants a multi shout" I must thank him very much, and yes it aint everyday you get a freeby.........so cheers He knows the drinks are on me when we finally meet.!!!! Now..........about a rod............lol Welcome to the birdsnest society...... ;D cheers Gaz  |
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Post by slippery on Apr 16, 2007 21:40:42 GMT
as slippery knows, i'm a new convert to the slosh20, i bought a used one while on me hol's, slippery actually swayed me to parting with the cash, it's the older version (sl20sh) but is a fantastic reel, casts well, reteive feels so powerful and smooth compared to my mag elite's, has a reassuring clicking noise as you wind in, a nice drag (100% better than my mag elites) and a ratchet, which is great for bass fishing, my next new reel will defo be the 20shV ! I would hurry up cause they are deleting them so I have been told very soon!!  |
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Post by darenw on May 8, 2007 23:25:04 GMT
I agree with your comments Nick, just started using one myself and it is a bit fast, I'll invest in some thicker oil. Faultless in every other way though. I like the automatic gear thing on the abus but i suppose with a handle like the shv has got it might engage when casting so the manual lever is probably safer IMO. Heres mine, i got it on ebay for around 80 quid.  |
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Post by solehunter on May 8, 2007 23:33:17 GMT
Nice bar of silver mate! The reels do look good. One hell of a handle on em!
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Post by slippery on May 9, 2007 11:03:12 GMT
would that be a an ole stx bass rod?? If so thats the best by miles have one myself lovely bass rod indeed!
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Post by darenw on May 9, 2007 20:39:20 GMT
 Yeah sure is mate. Nice and light so I dont mind holding it which is something Ive got to do if im ever gonna catch that big one |
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Post by slippery on May 9, 2007 20:50:58 GMT
Yeah sure is mate. Nice and light so I dont mind holding it which is something Ive got to do if im ever gonna catch that big one Had to bite the bullet an pay diawa £73.12 for the tip n £73.12 for the butt plus postage last month as they have all gone(in the shops), my first one went with spigot wear! clean well before n after use! Cast miles as well dont they best light rod I have ever owned hence getting rubber gloved by diawa ;D didnt feel so bad once i had a few flicks....... |
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Post by darenw on May 9, 2007 21:08:50 GMT
Got mine from a guy over at Pagham , nice bloke ,he told me he'd had bass up to 9lb on it but it was still mint condition and the weight,or lack of it sealed it for me. Love it, its the one I choose most times I go out now. Shame they've stopped making it. It shows up bites well in the rest and you can feel whats happening at the other end when yer hold it Ill keep an eye on the spigot too thnx for the warning mate |
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Post by slippery on May 9, 2007 21:19:01 GMT
Got mine from a guy over at Pagham , nice bloke ,he told me he'd had bass up to 9lb on it but it was still mint condition and the weight,or lack of it sealed it for me. Love it, its the one I choose most times I go out now. Shame they've stopped making it. It shows up bites well in the rest and you can feel whats happening at the other end when yer hold it Ill keep an eye on the spigot too thnx for the warning mate Bought the new model 2 year ago what a load of shiyte compared to that model, mentioned this to the kind people at diawa and they informed me that it was impossible to source the same quality carbons as they did for that one at a resellable price hence the drop in quality................... |
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Yeah sure is mate. Nice and light so I dont mind holding it which is something Ive got to do if im ever gonna catch that big one