Light reel
Submitted by 7739ian on Wed, 2008-09-03 09:52
Any recommendations on a light spinning combo for boat use - KG's etc? I bought a Shimano Slade SL 1000 and took it to Shark Bay - should have left it there - too light and the line kept getting caught under the bottom of the spool - a cheap piece of poo.
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fishRamma
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If you want a good reel
If you want a good reel without the heavy price tag go and have a look at Okuma range.good warranty
Maximum Drag Pressure Ratings
Vsystem and Salina Maximum Drag Ratings with DFD
Size Max Drag (LBS)
Size-15 25-lbs
Size-20 25-lbs
Size-30 45-lbs
Size-40 45-lbs
Size-45 65-lbs
Size-55 70-lbs
Size-65 99-lbs
Size-80 99-lbs
Aveon, Inspira, Alumina, Epixor, Stinson Maximum Drag Ratings
Size Max Drag (LBS)
Size-10 12-lbs
Size-15 15-lbs
Size-20 15-lbs
Size-30 35-lbs
Size-40 35-lbs
Size-45 55-lbs
Size-55 55-lbs
Size-65 75-lbs
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upg
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cant say i like the okumas
cant say i like the okumas my self
check out the bream forums, they ussually have all sorts of small spinning reels for all sorts of budgets
Colin Hay
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How much do you want to spend Ian?
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Daisy
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Last time I was in Perth I
Last time I was in Perth I bought a Shimano Exage 2500RA with an Ugly stick Gold USG-SP46L for catching Whiting, Herring, Skippy etc when I visit my bro in Esperance. Cost around $240 spooled with 10lb Finns PRT I think. I use it everywhere now such as sqidding, Blue Salmon, throwing chromies at small Tuna schools, Top li'l combo and top fun.
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7739ian
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Col,
i'm a tightarse - actually i am married so have no choice. Around $150 -$200.
SamC
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Daiwa Excellor Plus 1500,
Daiwa Excellor Plus 1500, 2000 or 2500...wicked little reels and strong!
Spare Alloy spool, you can't go wrong
Retail for $159
http://www.campbellsprotackle.com/store/product.asp?ID=4045cheers
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Cheers,
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Colin Hay
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Good choice Sam
I like the new Shimano Stradics, but you are looking at just under $200 for the reels alone.
Ian, I am sure the guys at Oceanside and the Tackle Shack will have something to suit.
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7739ian
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Or i will swap
a pretty good Penn 8500SS for a boat combo - spinning.
Auslobster
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My little spinner is a Diawa
My little spinner is a Diawa Caldia Kix 1500...cost me $220 two years ago, has copped an extreme flogging, and hasn't missed a beat. Loaded first with 4lb Fireline, now has 5 lb Power Pro braid. Mostly used for herring/skippy/salmon trout but on occasion has got dolphinfish and proper salmon. Got some rat YTK's on it last weekend, which absolutely made it p*ss, but it did get the fish!
This is the only spinning reel I use...prefer baitcasters/overheads for all heavier work, and I highly recommend it.
Matt T
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Cheap Penn Combos
I have had no probs with my little penn combo bout $100 bucks and has held up on some decent fish
Maverick
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Penn Slammer
Nice reel, cheap price , braid friendly, ht100 drag , what more do you need !
I have a freams KIX 1500 for cod and yellow belly cost aroud $180 has 7 kilo's of drag if you need it sweet smooth reel tho,
if you go Daiwa make sure it's a "real 4" reel with digi cut gears,
if shitmano, then go with the paladin gears .
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7739ian
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Thanks
everyone - if anyone wants the slade for their kids PM me with an address and i'll post it up.
fishcrazy
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diawa bull
try the diawa opus bull not bad for the price
Dean
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As said Daiwa excellors,
As said Daiwa excellors, Shimano: seido's, saros or stradics are also good.
I use a slade and don't have any problems with line being caught under the spool. When is it happening?
7739ian
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Every
3 or 4 casts - bad on 5lb line - worse on 2lb - tried different lines. It may be my action but i had a cheap Shakespeare that used to do the same - now in the drink off Pardoo.
Faulkner Family
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try big boss
we have 9500s and 7500s and they do come in a few smaller sizes.the 7500s can handle 6 kg pinkies in shallow water and caught bigger out deep loaded with 50 lb braid (a bit overboard on line class) but it works
RUSS & SANDY
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7739ian
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Thanks all
At the end of the day i am starting to think as i have 2 of the 8500ss which are magic reels i will stick with what i know and try and find a used 5500 or 4500. The Slade is up for grabs free - maybe i have a casting action that doesn't suit it.
After Russ got me thinking on this course i experienced a moment of guilt for running over a crumbed snag that was hitching at the Badgi road house a couple of weeks ago - not a mate i hope.