Overhead reels

 Hi Guys, 

Just wanted some opinions and suggestions on some overheads. Budget is around $250-500. I like the trinidad, dose anyone know what they are like? 

Cheers, Charlie. 

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 Have u looked at the TLD I

Fri, 2013-12-20 11:06

 Have u looked at the TLD I have a 30 2 speed, it has copped a hiding and still runs smooth like the day I bought it.

affordable too. The reason I bought it was because I didn't like the full metal reel, I can b hard on my gear at times and once the metal starts to scratch they look shit

 

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Casting, bottom bouncing or trolling?

Fri, 2013-12-20 11:15

Do you want it for using on a boat or casting lures/ baits

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I like the Fin Nor Marquesas

Fri, 2013-12-20 11:31

Have used these for over a year now, still smooth drags and no problems

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reels

Fri, 2013-12-20 11:59

Hey Charlie

To do what with?

The reel will depend on the use.

star or lever drag?

casting from shore, jigging, bottom bashing or trolling?

 

Shimano make good reels

Talica

Trinidad

Torium

Torsa

 

Diawa have some goodies to

Saltist

Saltiga

 

Then if you are live baiting for big sharks

theres:

Penn 16

Diawa 910 (with upgraded drag)

Shimano Tiagra

 

 

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Hi psion

Fri, 2013-12-20 13:02

 Hi guys, i need it for bottom bashing. I am thinking of gettin a fin nor rod (about 80lb & 6") and pairing it with a trinidad a series. 

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 have a look at the penn

Fri, 2013-12-20 15:18

 have a look at the penn squalls 

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Nice reel

Fri, 2013-12-20 15:36

Trinadad is a nice reel if it fits in your budget.

but the penn squall, TLD, Saltist, BG35 or Torsa will do the job just as well.

 

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Go the saltist

Fri, 2013-12-20 23:23

 Go the saltist mate you won't look back. They've  got such a good retrieval ratio and drag pressure for bottom bashing and there super light you can fish all day with them and your arm won't drop off.  I've had mine for about 4 maybe 5 years it's still going strong

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 recently bought a talica 12

Sat, 2013-12-21 17:26

 recently bought a talica 12 very pleased with that.  Also got a saltist 35 which is also a nice option.  

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 Go the saltist sld 30 or

Sat, 2013-12-21 18:03

 Go the saltist sld 30 or 25

We have one of each they're tiny but hold heaps of line and use some serious drag

peoole have laughed when they've seen it, it's a awesome little reel

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 Love my talica 10!

Sat, 2013-12-21 18:26

 Love my talica 10!

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Agree...saltists are a great

Sun, 2013-12-22 11:15

Agree...saltists are a great reel for price with regards to quality and specs (ratio and drag). They last decades, not years. Worthwhile investment at that price range. 

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TLD

Sun, 2013-12-22 11:35

my TLD 25 I have had for years and it has never let me down I even use it for trolling Abrolhos Islands (kiss principle)Drag is smooth.
http://www.anglerswarehouse.com.au/product_detail.asp?productnospaces=shimano_tld_25_6

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