Mulching is good for you!

 Two weeks ago, the missus asked me to mulch her front garden.  She promised a nice boating related present.  Hearing that, I put in the effort in 35deg heat to make the front smiiickkkk!

 

Today, I received this:

It's a Plueger Salt 60SW series 2 reel with Pflueger illusion 6-10kg  2 piece rod.  Awesome!! 

 

Not sure what line I should put on it.  Main use for it will be for demersals.  I'm thinking 30lb braid?  Guys who have the same reel or previous Salt 60 version, what line do you have on it and capacity?

 

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Ive got the same reel

Fri, 2017-02-24 16:52

 ive got 30lb on one and 40lb on the other. Good reels for 2 months and then they dont hold up so well. 

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 Hope mine will last alot

Fri, 2017-02-24 17:00

 Hope mine will last alot longer! Lol

I had the previous Salt 50 version.  Was an awesome reel during the 2 years I had it.   Lost it overboard...oops.

Do you remember what capacity your ones took?

 

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Good man Ashen

Fri, 2017-02-24 17:12

 always good to help the missus.

I wouldn't go less than 40lbs. Not because a dhui will bust you in a slug fest, but that big Sambo will ping you really quick on hookup. cheers Pete.

 

 

 

 

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 30 or 40 depending on what

Fri, 2017-02-24 17:47

 30 or 40 depending on what type of braid as well mate, if you can afford Ocea go for it. I run 30 on my Demon blood CJ64 and have pulled up some gooood fish in the 10-13kg range

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40lb

Fri, 2017-02-24 18:24

 Yeah, 40lb seems to be the norm for that size reel.

Andy, $130 or so for 300yards of braid??!?!? 

Do you have any left in your 1000yard spool? If so, I'm raiding your tackle box next time I drop by! Lol 

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What happened to the bob a job concept

Fri, 2017-02-24 20:16

Arrrh well I guess that's inflation for you.

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 forget ocea its overpriced.

Sat, 2017-02-25 22:20

 forget ocea its overpriced. you can get 500m of diawa J braid 8ply for $78 at hillarys boat and tackle  just choose your strength

by the way that is a large reel for that rod, i use the salt 50 as a beach combo

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Thanks mate

Sat, 2017-02-25 22:40

 Had no intention of buying Ocea.  I'm sure its a great braid but can't justify the cost...  

Thanks for the heads up on the Daiwa!  Pretty good price for 500m.  And yes, you're right about the reel being abit big for the rod.  Can't really complain, especially when its a gift from the missus! Haha!  But will find another rod to suit.

 

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I just forked out $1700 for

Mon, 2017-02-27 11:33

I just forked out $1700 for an eternity ring for the Mrs for her birthday present. I'm hoping I have a Stella birthday in May

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Think positive

Mon, 2017-02-27 12:46

 I'm sure you'll have a "stella" birthday!  

Lucky for me, the missus doesn't like jewellery.  She prefers handbags and sunglasses.   Whereas I have rod racks, she has handbag racks.  Lol

 

 

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