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Post by jt on Jan 30, 2007 14:14:21 GMT
Hi all,
Baitrunner or standard spinning reel?
Capacity, drag systems etc?
Not something I enjoy as much of the fly but occasionally a necessity as a visiting angler...
Any thoughts welcome.
Thanks,
Jon
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Post by exerod on Jan 30, 2007 15:53:54 GMT
I don't think you can beat Shimano reels. I have two superX 4000GTM's (sounds like they should have go faster stripes). I used to do an awful lot of spinning and destroyed several Diawa, Micthell, Normark and Shakespear reels, they just aren't up to the job. I don't like the baitrunners at all. The extra bits just add to the weight. I once inadvertently knocked the baitrunner lever on one while struggling through dense undergrowth and found out about it 100yards further up the bank when all the line was wrapped around the bushes behind me  Most people I know who bait fish just open the bail arm and hold the line in their hand so the baitrunner function is redundant. Should we be letting fish run with a bait anyway? I am a fan of rear drags. I can't see any advantage in fumbling around the front of the spool as the line runs out. Andy |
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Post by exerod on Jan 30, 2007 16:59:58 GMT
It depends on the size of the river and lures you will be fishing to some extent but I think it's hard to beat a medium sized multiplier. Dave. Just how light a spinner can you cast on an Abu 6000. I have a modern Abu 6500 (a touch smaller than my old man's old 6000) and I find it no use at all with a No. 3 mepps, even a 15gram flyingC hardly gets it going. Andy |
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Post by betanut on Jan 30, 2007 17:33:26 GMT
I'd plump for an Abu - I've yet to have one let me down (had a Shimano die on me ), I'm a fan of the fixed spool reel over the multiplier and currently use a cheap but reliable Abu Cardinal 45 - great reel for the money  |
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Post by potbelly on Jan 30, 2007 17:33:33 GMT
A second vote for Shimano, rear drag, smooth wind and bullet proof. For spinning the higher gear ratio the better.
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Post by turrifftackle on Jan 30, 2007 18:12:15 GMT
Multipliers will be no good for worming (bait and weights will be too light) but will be the best for spinning- more control of the fish and take more stick. On the down side- they take a lot of getting used too re birds nests etc but if you suffer from a sore back whilst spinning a multiplier will put an end to the suffering.
Its all to do with posture.
As to fixed spools- depending on how much spinning you are going to do may dictate price but IMO do not spend less than £50. Many makes are bringing out cheaper models every year but they tend to come back with problems more often than not.
The top of the range Shimano reels or the Bait-runners will do the job.
Remember that most spinning reels are designed for coarse fishing and they chuck out their bait and wait- and wait-- They are not throwing and winding all the time.
Salmon fishing is very hard on spinning reels especially when using flying "c" s.
Frank
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Post by potbelly on Jan 30, 2007 19:21:22 GMT
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Post by Sloggi on Jan 30, 2007 19:23:46 GMT
Worming will be easier with a fixed-spool reel. The Baitrunners are good for worming - you can let the fish move off with the baitrunner before lifting into the fish.
I use Shimano Stradic reels (I don't fish the worm) - they are top class.
I have a ABU multiplier which is good for the spring when I've got a big weight on.
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Post by enfieldspares on Feb 2, 2007 1:01:39 GMT
You could, perhaps, even consider a centrepin! Certainly for some aspects of worming and prawning it has a lot to recommend it.
Maybe a Hardy Silex?
For multiplier type reels I would endorse ABU. My late father was very confident in his "Cardinals"!
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Post by chrishconnolly on Feb 7, 2007 19:59:03 GMT
I have read alot of the replies here with interest and have got to say that some people may use multipliers for salmon fishing but quite obviously alot of them do not have the braking system properly set as a properly set centrifugal brake will allow you to with care cast a small lead and a floating devon no problem and then reset can take a 20 or 30 gram weight for trotting a bunch of worms next day out.
I use all abu for my salmon spinning or worming.Abu 54 spinning reel and abu 6501 multiplier and have never let me down.I also love playing a salmon on the multiplier.
Any one interested in a cardinal 54 in great condition send me a pm for details.
chris connolly
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Post by salmonscotty16lb on Feb 10, 2007 0:41:45 GMT
shimano wins hands hands down for me! and having the luxury of fishing the Ebro for big cats would put my life in the hands of one! over in Spain the guide told me other makes (fox daiwa ect) sent test reels to them and the cats destroy it in couple of days! they old shimano's had been used in the dirt cat slime ect for years and still going strong! |
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