advice needed

[makgas]

hi all something a little different
its not often I get to post in this section ill be getting my new rod from stan m soon its a 6lb boat rod and want a small reel to go on it

what I want to know is what REELS you would recommend to go on it its a 18mm but I'll be using 12lb braid on it I have a old 7ht that stan says would be about the right size so what do you think to using that or what do you recommend about that size id like it to have a fast retrive if it will be used for everything from flatys to tope
could you post a link if poss on your reply too if you know also a amount of line retreved per turne

cheers all

[marknj]

Have a look at the SL20SH, great reel fast with power.

[crazyplums]

Have a look at the SL20SH, great reel fast with power.

nice retrieve the slosh, i love mine, not a small reel though!

I'm not sure there is a reel (5000-6500 abu sized) that has a fast retrieve, other than the new 6500 6:1, but i'm not sure how strong those are if you had to winch a fish up, be interested to see what you decide to do.

Hugh

[OHTer]

Okuma magmetix mg-20 CS.....small, fast retrieve, magnetic, great fine-tuneable drag and with extra BLING factor........ ideal :thumbs:

[OHTer]

Oh.....and fantastic value, thinking of selling mine......mint condition :yeah:

[makgas]

hi
iv got a slosh 30 already but think this could be too big what sort of size is the is the new saltist 20h at the side of a slosh 20
id use my 7ht for bream,flatys etc its just when trying to work jellys i want the extra speed and tope for the power as i said it will be on a 6lb class max 12lb braid so i wont be forcing anything ill be taking it steady

[OHTer]

the saltist is a little smaller than the slosh, I think, but probably heavier due to the fact that its all metal, barely any plastic/graphite/composite materials at all. the okuma would be ideal :thumbs:
http://www.gerrysfishing.com/shop_details.asp?productid=7206

[makgas]

do you know the amount of line gained per turne of the handle on a full spool cheers

[lucky]

I'm not sure there is a reel (5000-6500 abu sized) that has a fast retrieve, other than the new 6500 6:1, but i'm not sure how strong those are if you had to winch a fish up, be interested to see what you decide to do.
Hi Hugh - the Abu 6500 C4 has a 6.3:1 retrieve but as you say it, as with any Abu 5000/6000 series reel, is not a winch. I certainly wouldn't use it for tope. It would be fine for flatties though as long as we're not talking about skate, halibut, etc.

[OHTer]

My (pretty full) spool:
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc86/OHTer/DSC00269.jpg
Line retrieve came in at 31 inches for a handle turn, but I daresay you could add a couple more inches to that if the spool was full to the brim.Retrieve ratio is 6.2:1.
Hope this helps:thumbs:

[OHTer]

Oh, and a decent sized power handle too, unlike the 7HT, lol

[makgas]

rather intresting

reels to date that may be ok
slosh 20 32"
saltist 20 ?
charter spesh 1000ld 23"
shamano cardiff 100-300 24"
400 22"
okuma magnatex 31"
avet sx ?
7ht ?
abu 66ooc4 ?

any more

[OHTer]

rather intresting

reels to date that may be ok
slosh 20 32"
saltist 20 ?
charter spesh 1000ld 23"
shamano cardiff 100-300 24"
400 22"
okuma magnatex 31"
avet sx ?
7ht ?
abu 66ooc4 ?

any more

Hmmmmm:
Slosh n saltist: bit big/heavy
charter and shimanos: slow retrieve
avet: dunno, but well expensive
7ht: crappy handle, not much winching power for your needs
Abu: levelwind and not cheap

Okuma would win it for me :yeah:

[mitch81]

Oh, and a decent sized power handle too, unlike the 7HT, lol

Hello Mate

Do you work for Okuma? Seem to be plugging them in a big way? I must admitt thought i have just purchased one and love it.


ALan

[MartynG]

So far nobody has mentioned the smoothest, most hard-wearing and easiest reel to use - the Fladen Maxximus range... After borrowing a 777 with big mono for a while and now using a 555 with braid I've sent the ABU to the reserve's bench :)

[OHTer]

Hello Mate

Do you work for Okuma? Seem to be plugging them in a big way? I must admitt thought i have just purchased one and love it.


ALan

Lol, nah mate I dont, but I do have 1 that I'm thinking of selling, lol. Only bought it really for the fast retrieve, but have just bought a slosh 30, which has bigger capacity, and will suit my needs better (congering :thumbs:)

[mitch81]

Lol, nah mate I dont, but I do have 1 that I'm thinking of selling, lol. Only bought it really for the fast retrieve, but have just bought a slosh 30, which has bigger capacity, and will suit my needs better (congering :thumbs:)

You have a pm

[Wheely reels]

Okuma gets may vote. I am new to sea angling and was given an older Abu 7000 which was great but with level wind.
I managed to find a brand new Okuma MG-20CS on eBay delivered for £45. Top value for a great reel. 5 year guarantee as well so this has to be taken into account as well when looking for value for money.

[OHTer]

You have a pm

Received and replied to mitch :thumbs:

[makgas]

can any one add anything else to the list of possible reels

[Ravelling Tangler]

can any one add anything else to the list of possible reels

I'd suggest the Avet SX-2 speed for running fish and pollacking etc. (a bit over the top for just flatties and bream), but

Have you considered a centrepin ? Top Quality centrepins are getting cheaper now (as little as £80 for a good, strong one from the Far East - for example the Okuma Aventa).

SURE, the retrieve is a bit slow (it is hard to get a lightweight 'pin of more than 5 inches diameter) but the feel of it can be great fun.


Stan will tell you not to fit a TLD2-30 on it :- not only will it be waaay too big, but after a few hours of playing a Blue Marlin it may give up the ghost LOL !

[STAN M]

Stan will tell you not to fit a TLD2-30 on it :- not only will it be waaay too big, but after a few hours of playing a Blue Marlin it may give up the ghost LOL ![/QUOTE]

:boxing::boxing::bicycle::bicycle::icecream:

These three pages are just the reel, thank your lucky stars you had`nt to discuss, reel positons, grips, butt diameters, guides, threads :cc_surren

Only kidding Mark :hug::hug:

[chorley boy]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned a penn 525. Perfect size and built like the proverbial out house.

[makgas]

cheers all
lots to think about
with the penn 525s which is the best and easier one to use im not bothered about casting more than a 40yard lob if needed
can anyone put up line retreved on the 525,7ht and saltist 20h or whatever it is.
when I get chance ill be taking to the shop to try the reels on it befor I buy one waiting on stan now ill keep you posted


what coulers would you go for to make keep a rod looking classy too
iv gone for dark blue with silver tips and black diamond shrinked but

[makgas]

are any of the abus worth concidering

[Damian_Mc]

hi
as a bit of a giggle last sumer i used a penn generation 75 baitcaster reel with 20lb braid in the bristol channel fishing for straps, small eyes and thornbacks. biggest fish i landed was around 35lb strap. reel held lovely, very smooth never gave me any concerns. It Holds miles of line i use it fishing deep water wrecks (120ft) and have never had any problems landing or for any of the inshore reefs and wrecks in this area.

hope this is food for thought:icecream:

[makgas]

hi
that is along the lines im thinking of iv just been looking at the international 955 dose anyone have one of these what doyou think