Conventional reel

[nico2584]

Hi there guys

I have a spinning reel ( daiwa AG6000AS ) and I want to know if it is neccesary to move over to a conventional reel (like a penn 555) and which reel you would suggest.

my father-in-law has a penn 500 and I like that reel alot and would like to move over in that direction.

We mainly catch from rocks and the beach!

Send me your suggestions!

Regards



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[subaruseun]

its not necessary to make the move but depends on whether eventually want to fish conventional over spinning reel.

some guys swear by their spin outfits... nothing wrong with that.

in the same price range a conventional reel is going to give you:
stronger gear ratio and drag system
higher line capacity.
ease of serviceability
readily available parts (most of the time)
faster retrieve

it will take some practice to be able to master casting a conventional setup.

for rock fishing i would suggest the 555 (graphite) above the 500 (bakelite)

you want that extra bit of retrieve speed, and better casting feel.
also has bearings as opposed to bushes.

the bakelite spool on the 500 is breakable but you do get a aluminium/alloy spool

other options is torium/fathom/saltist.

 

[Joker]

That depends entirely on you. Some guys are now moving towards the gringers for rock ans surf fishing.

I take it that you have a spinning rod that goes with your reel of choice now. If you are going to buy a conventional reel then you will need a rod to compliment the chosen reel.

Some great reels are out there. Some more expensive than others.

If you are serious about fishing then I`d say, go on break the bank and splash out for a good(the best you can afford) setup,

Also what fish species you will target will determine your setup.

Rocks and reef fish
1. 10ft to 12ft rod
2, A smallish reel.
* Remember on the rocks your tackle will get a beating so do not go to fancy here. You want to fish and not polish rod and reel after each cast.

Surf
1. 12.9ft to 14ft. Depends how comfy you are with the length of the rod.
2. Smallish to bigeer reel. This will be determine by the length rod.

BALANCE is the buzz word you should keep in mind.

I did not mention any brands of rods and reels cos that is another story....

 

[Kenty]

Daiwa SL30...+- R699.00 and a 13' Blue Marlin TruFlex...+-R899.00....All round set up..cast a 3oz and bait, .45 line and you set to go...on the other hand if you wanna go sharks...well, then there are more experienced guys than me....