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Post by lewis on Oct 20, 2007 17:14:17 GMT
will finally have saved up enough money by Jan to buy a new reel for around £100 - £135ish I'm hoping to fish on clean beaches around the Gosport area.
i had a few recommended to me, like the ones above and have researched a few for my self but to many to choose from.
so your vote will be much appreciated
lewis
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Post by davey on Oct 20, 2007 20:27:36 GMT
I'd go for the new Daiwa sealine x 20sha, pick them up for around £85. Much smoother than the old sl20sh. Will handle anything. Just replaced my 7ht's with this,cast as far but has power handles and high retrieve so will handle large fish, or weed! ;D
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Post by cuckoo on Oct 20, 2007 20:28:01 GMT
you go for it lewis , but at the end of the day its all down to preference !!!! , me i prefer the mag elites , and have owned the penn supermag , and the 7 ht , have yet to try the daiwas sl range !!
good luck in your hunt !!!!
lee.
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Post by craz-e on Oct 21, 2007 6:12:46 GMT
The only one out of the reels I haven't owned at some point is the sl20sh, my own preference would be to go for the penn. You can use these anywhere so your not so restricted if ever you need to fish somewhere a bit different
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Post by bazza on Oct 21, 2007 8:21:28 GMT
i have an elite and penn mag, they are both really good reels but if i was to buy another one i would go for the penn.
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Post by The Codfather of Sole on Oct 21, 2007 8:37:15 GMT
Have owned all these reels at some time, I now use 525 Mags for all clean ground fishing from the beach. I would say that the 525 has the edge for durability and cast control over the 6500, although perhaps not as smooth in the retrieve as the other reels listed.
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Post by stevieboy on Oct 21, 2007 10:30:16 GMT
Had conger off the boat and cod/bass from the beach using a second hand SL30 (cheers Dale)  Steve. |
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Post by moby on Oct 21, 2007 12:21:44 GMT
I'd go for the new Daiwa sealine x 20sha, pick them up for around £85. Much smoother than the old sl20sh. Will handle anything. Just replaced my 7ht's with this,cast as far but has power handles and high retrieve so will handle large fish, or weed! ;D I agree, killed 4 penns in 4 years but my sl20shv's are still going......... look in reviews section........... |
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Post by skatenchips on Oct 21, 2007 19:54:05 GMT
Aint been sea angling long enough to experience any other multi than this 7HT given me as a freeby by a very kind member to get me started..........just been practising lots with it. dare not use it on the beach at night........cant see how you manage to cast without over runs in the dark.....and get the line lay right just with a head torch... Ill stick with me FS ,s till im more proficient Sorry I cant offer any constructive help on your "reel" quest Gazza |
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Post by blank king on Oct 21, 2007 20:16:29 GMT
Aint been sea angling long enough to experience any other multi than this 7HT given me as a freeby by a very kind member to get me started..........just been practising lots with it. dare not use it on the beach at night........cant see how you manage to cast without over runs in the dark.....and get the line lay right just with a head torch... Ill stick with me FS ,s till im more proficient Sorry I cant offer any constructive help on your "reel" quest Gazza Although I do have a multi, I very rarely take it out. Much prefer the F/S's, so have to agree with Gazza, sorry!!! |
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Post by lewis on Oct 21, 2007 22:05:38 GMT
cheers for your input people, im edging towards the mag elite or the sl20v. penns and 7HT turbo's are quite expensive for a newcomer going from a ron thompson mission to medium priced mutipliers. thanks again
lewis
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Post by marksouth on Oct 23, 2007 21:17:33 GMT
Mag Elites have got plenty of guts for our beaches Lewis.
That said, i mostly use Penn 525's
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Post by damo on Oct 24, 2007 15:46:34 GMT
i have severial penn 525's,a lot more robust compared to the 6500, and because it has s/s drives gear, if u need to put 25lb on for rough ground marks it won't knock the c**p out of the reel! in all the most versitile reels out there at the mo
hope this helps!
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Post by Captain Beaky on Oct 24, 2007 18:25:47 GMT
I have an Abu 6500 & a pair of 525 Mags.......
I find the Abu is better as a smooth long distance casting reel, but less robust and has a slower retrieve....I use this for light beach fishing / clean ground beach fishing.
The mags are very robust, durable and have a nice fast retrieve & I use them for light/heavy beach fishing....
My vote would be for the 525 mag as in my opinion its a better all round fishing reel... ;D ;D
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Post by marksouth on Oct 25, 2007 9:16:02 GMT
Have you considered the Okuma Magnetix?
I have 2 and they are excellent for the money
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