Conventional Reel

[nico2584]

Hi there guys

I want to buy myself a conventional reel.

Have about R1100 to spend.

I have a adrenalin xmaster40 at the moment,but I do not like the reel at all.

I like catching from the rocks and sand.

What reel should I get and why?

Daiwa?
Penn?

Not so shure which way to go...I need help please!!!

Regards

 

[Koper]

I'll suggest you look at a Shimano TLD 15/30, or 20/40 or speedmaster if you want a bit more line capacity.

Bulletproof & will last you for years to come.

 

[mark norval]

Koper wrote:

I'll suggest you look at a Shimano TLD 15/30, or 20/40 or speedmaster if you want a bit more line capacity.

Bulletproof & will last you for years to come.

Mana for that.

Koper is spot on with reel choice. Strong like bull and tuff like chuck norris.

Well in you budget and extra for some quality line, bait and fuel to test her out.

 

[nico2584]

Maybe its just me...but with the adrenalin I keep getting a "kraaines"!

 

[mark norval]

Not the rod, or entirely. When you cast and you have an jerk action it will give you a kraaines. Trust me I was there and did exactly that, my stiffer rod does not do it.

Casting action makes a huge diff. in rod casting ability

 

[Kenty]

..I see you are in CT...for what is worth..keep your present reel..hook up with some of the other guys..eg ..Maasbanker, Subaruseun etc etc..BigBen..to name a few...watch them cast and start getting used to your present reel, put a slightly thicker line on and go fish with these boys...once the kraaines get less and less..then fork out dollars on a known brand...anyway just a theory.....Good luck and good hunting!!..

 

[PatrickC]

Also try tightening the spool spindle tension knob thingie. Lol not quite sure what the correct name is. Some one once told me that you should tighten it to a point where if you hold ur rod out infront of u, release the spool and let the sinker drop to the ground you shouldnt get an over wind.

You may get a little less distance when casting but it saves a lot of time picking out knots and is a lot more forgiving when your cast doesn't go quite right.