Overhead reel information
Hi guys and girls.
I am gradually building up my tackle collection after years of neglect. Thanks to the great info fishwrecked members have provided, I have pulled together a collection of spinning reels to cover most situations.
Now I am wondering if I could get some advice on what would be the best overhead for casting from the shore, and also handle the very occassional offshore opportunity. My old Shimano was a great servant, but after 25 years it just can't get the baits out there anymore.
I am looking for an overhead that is tough enough to handle the bigger fish, and can cast live baits, poppers, metal lures etc right out there.
I have been looking at the new Shimano catalogue and there are some really nice reels there.
But happy to hear recommendations on all makes and models
All information will be greatly received. Have a pretty reasonable budget.
Many Thanks Colin Hay
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Rob C
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Hi colin will you be using
Hi colin will you be using this reel for land based fishing? If so have a lookg at the Saltiga Surf Models .
Cheers
Rob
Colin Hay
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Hi Rob
Thanks for the info. I will check out the Saltiga now, Colin
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dogsoldier
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teh good old saltist 40 is a
teh good old saltist 40 is a good all round reel reasonable price,use for land and boat
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Dean
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Penn 975csld
Have used it once with a beach rod and it casts a mile. Use it bottom fishing all the time in up to 90m and have pulled in some decent size fish (sambo's 20+kg's) no problems, and it is lightweight.
Cost me $550
Italiano
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I have a saltist 40 I got
I have a saltist 40 I got the high speed (6.4-1) model I thrash this thing and it has never stuffed up I changed the drag washers to carbonex washers (I think that was what they were called)I can't remember but I highly recomend them and they don't have a hefty price tag to match
honsu chin
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There's certainly heaps to
There's certainly heaps to choose from nowadays. To help you narrow it down.... how much you want to spend and how heavy a line you want to run??
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Colin Hay
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Hi Honshu
Hi Honshu Up to about $600. Will be fishing 10 kg. How do you rate the Calcutta B adn TE's I would also be looking to find a rod to match with it, so if you can come up with a suggestion that would also be appreciated. The rod will be used for spinning from the rocks mainly.
Thanks for the help, it is appreciated
Colin
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Colin Hay
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Many thanks
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Dean
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My 975csld is matched
Boat rod: Penn Power Stick Pro 1155HG, 15kg, can't really help you in the Landbased rod area as I don't know much.
Saltist reels are great, and hard to knock for the money IMO, If you choose any of the above mentioned you will be happy.
Colin Hay
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Thanks Dean
Thanks mate, your input is appreciated. I will be looking for a a boat rod to match whatever reel I select. I will check out the Penn. I like Penn gear, it has never let me down, All the best, Colin
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h0ju
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colin have a look at the
colin have a look at the trinidads they are mint
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Will do
Thanks hOju
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Colin Hay
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Hi hOju
They are a very nice looking reel. Do you how well they cast?
Thanks again for the info, Colin
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h0ju
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yeah they cast an absolute
yeah they cast an absolute mile very smooth, the new ones have got a digital cast control thingy on them but they are about 800+
Colin Hay
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Thanks HoJu
Not sure I want to go with the digital control. Always be worried about taking something like that on the sand and rocks.
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Colin Hay
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Penn 525 mag GS
Does anyone know much about these reels? I have come across a few write ups and they have been highly rated. Thanks Colin
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Dean
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The 525 Mag are good
The 525 Mag are good reels, they won 3 of the world surfcasting championships with that reel, so it casts good. Has a fast retrieve at 6:1 which is a fast retrieve.
There is a Penn 525 Super Mag available which has better bearings and 2 more magnets so casting is better controlled (slower and faster).
But If i was spending upto $600, I'd be looking at more expensive reels, which come with better parts... IMO
dogsoldier
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Colin a good budget priced
Colin a good budget priced rod to suit with a saltist 40 would be a silstar crystal blue powertip 7'2 10-15 kg I have this outfit the reel is loaded with 30lb tuffline has the grunt when needed,reel is low maintainance and the rods are built really well and will flick a bait a mile
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Colin Hay
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Thanks Dean and Andrew
Like the sound of the Crystal Blue Andrew. I was looking at one the other day.
Thanks again for the info.
Colin
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Colin Hay
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Hi Andrew
Picked up a 10 ft silstar crystal blue power tip the other day on special. Really nice rod Thanks for the tip. All the best Colin
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Good Stuff Colin you wont be
Good Stuff Colin you wont be disappointed
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