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Post by scotty on Nov 10, 2007 13:17:40 GMT
Hi all, I was just wondering what all your favourite reels were and why?
for me its my penn 525 super mag because its fast but because its mag it allows me to control the spool for different conditions
tight lines, scott
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Post by Lavy on Nov 10, 2007 13:33:59 GMT
For heavy boat work dont think you can beat penn senators, nearly indestructable. For uptiding i like the abu 7500c and on the beach i use a shimano speedmaster because it has a 6:1 retrive.
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Post by squidlips on Nov 10, 2007 14:36:57 GMT
shimano tld 20 and penn 114h senator for congering.
penn 535 for everything else
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Post by gremlin on Nov 10, 2007 19:45:08 GMT
Let's hear it for the Shimano Speedmaster IIFSC, Richard. A generation ago, but still indestructable! Today I use a pair of equally antique Abby Sports Rockets (original 90s versions) .... 9 years of abuse and never even changed a main drive or pinion in them! Mags are fer fairies!!!!!!  |
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Post by phish on Nov 16, 2007 21:50:41 GMT
Diawa Saltiga SA 30. Smooth clutch like how, fast and powerful. Does not need much attention just a rinse in fresh water. In addition to all that it dont look bad either
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Post by The Codfather of Sole on Nov 16, 2007 22:59:23 GMT
Saltiga Z-30, 30T and Surf 30 for the boat, Penn 525 Mag and Saltiga Surf 30 for the beach, Shimano Baitrunners for all the other bits  |
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Post by jackyboy on Nov 17, 2007 4:17:48 GMT
Shimano Stella 2500FB for spinning and float fishing. Smooth and reliable with nearly no line twist. Smooth drag wether you are fishing 20lb braid or 2Lb mono. I've landed mullet on 6lb snood, skipjack and bonito on 15lb braid among some trevally. Also landed me 2 potential IGFA record.
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Post by davey on Nov 17, 2007 9:42:50 GMT
I got a new diawa SL20V, and the old SL20Sh. the new one is such better reel, smooth running and wops a bait miles, big power handle, a real work horse, but good looking too. bit like me really. LOL ;D
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Post by skatenchips on Nov 17, 2007 9:44:51 GMT
31 year old abu 506,s for River float fishing 12 yr old shimano 4010,s for feeder/lead work/spinning 12 yr old Leeda centre pin for boat float fishing. Mustad cz 6500 for beach FS Daiwa Emcast Advanced 5000 beach FS new toys......... antiquated but new to me Daiwa 7HT.......luv it. and yes......Ada guess I must have joined the fairies. Penn 525 Supermag....it uckin well flies. no sea boat toys......all mine are crap..!!!! Gazza |
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Post by smudger on Nov 17, 2007 11:15:15 GMT
I still use the old blue elites for clean beaches and Penn 535s for the rougher stuff, not a big fan of the mag reels I've owned ( 525s and mag elites ) but I would like to have a try of the new sloshies ;D Also use 535s for light boat/kayak work and an old ryobi GS summit or other for the heavier stuff. the ryobi has been a superb reel, absolutely bombproof in the time I've had it (bought secondhand) and I'm not renowned for reel maintenance ;D would love to get hold of another |
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Post by n4lly on Nov 17, 2007 16:23:28 GMT
Er ABU 6500 MAG'S for beach boat and piers. For spinning Abu 4000 CD 30 LB sting ray on it |
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Post by Pete B on Nov 17, 2007 18:51:14 GMT
I put 'ct' cages on a couple of blue abu 6500 c4's which go great, thats my beach reel choice.
Boat - Avet 'sx' for the lighter & 'mx' the heavier.
Spining, bream & plaice fishing - fixed spool - daiwa caldia kix 3000 although I do fancy a stella but cant justify the dough!
Uptiding - the big speedmaster 3 super quick retreive (6.1)
Spinning from the shore Daiwia exceller 4500, nearly the build quality of the caldia kix but as indestructible as £50 will get ya!
This post could quite easily label the percentage of us as tackle tarts but I personally spend on build quality. I've had too many cheapies let me down, some at critical times!
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Post by Captain Beaky on Nov 17, 2007 19:06:28 GMT
My fave reel is a shimano calcutta 400bsv.....bloody nice reel for bream, plaice,etc & light uptiding...really smooth and well balanced on all my rods ;D
Close second from boat is my Daiwa Saltist 30TH...
Shore...Penn 525 super mags + Abu 6500...
Spinning, light boat...Grauvell XL40 fixed spool... ;D
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Post by jackyboy on Nov 17, 2007 21:21:28 GMT
Spining, bream & plaice fishing - fixed spool - daiwa caldia kix 3000 although I do fancy a stella but cant justify the dough! I've a 1500 size caldia kix. A work horse! The kix is among a few reel that will deliver a lot of drag compared to other reel of its size. The 1500 has 4kg of drag delivered smoothly and the 3000 should get 7-8kg. There's only 3 spinning reels of this size capable of doing so, the stella FA and C series and a certate. This reel has a much more powerful and smooth drag than an abu green elite! |
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Post by tanglerat on Nov 17, 2007 21:41:50 GMT
Oh, depends really........Pick'n'mix from this lot:
ABU Morrum 7700CL, and one without the levelwind,
Shimano TLD 5 and 10
Penn International 12 LT
Avet SX
Penn 225LD
Penn 525 (slidey)mag
Okuma Interceptor 30 & 50 f/s
Horses for courses, depends on what I'm doing, but that lot would cover 99.9% of my salty angling.
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