Elbe Wave Runner 13ft -Pairing

[GrootWillie]

I recently got given an Elbe Wave Runner 13 ft rod. I need to pair it with a reel for mostly edible fishing. Any suggestions?

Doesnt have to be a top of the range reel, as I only fish in the surf infrequently, whatever reel I get will in all likelihood be ending its days lying in a cupboard..

 

[Serra Moz]

What type of reel are you refering to? Coffee grinders or multi? Your options are endless. I bought a Elbe like yours about 12 years ago, paired it with a Daiwa GW 40 and 11kg line, worked fine - gathering dust at the moment or friends are using it when they visit me....visitor's rod.

Why don't you watch the classified section here on Sealine and look for a Torium 20? Like I said, your options are endless, just that you stated you don't fish that much, thus going for top of the range brand new gear will be considered a waste. Unless you have heaps of $$$$ to splash out on gear?

Believe me there's nothing wrong with an Elbe waverunner, certainly not 5 star, but good and tuff for a "once in a while angler"

Good luck, let us know what you decided on?

 

[sparky2009]

speedmaster 4 or tld 20/40

 

[GrootWillie]

Serra Moz wrote:

What type of reel are you refering to? Coffee grinders or multi? Your options are endless. I bought a Elbe like yours about 12 years ago, paired it with a Daiwa GW 40 and 11kg line, worked fine - gathering dust at the moment or friends are using it when they visit me....visitor's rod.

Why don't you watch the classified section here on Sealine and look for a Torium 20? Like I said, your options are endless, just that you stated you don't fish that much, thus going for top of the range brand new gear will be considered a waste. Unless you have heaps of $$$$ to splash out on gear?

Believe me there's nothing wrong with an Elbe waverunner, certainly not 5 star, but good and tuff for a "once in a while angler"

Good luck, let us know what you decided on?

Sorry I realise now that I should've stated that Im looking for a multiplier in the R400 - R800 range.

Used to fish with an old Penn 500 I inherited from my grandpa, which got stolen a couple of years ago. Loved it!

Thanks for the input so far I'll keep an eye out for the ones you guys suggested.

 

[Koper]

Have to go with Sparky on this one.

Shimano Speedmaster IV or 20/40, or even a 15/30 if you are looking for a smaller size reel.

 

[Serra Moz]

Koper wrote:

Have to go with Sparky on this one.

Shimano Speedmaster IV or 20/40, or even a 15/30 if you are looking for a smaller size reel.

Correct and agreed he has a budget of up to R 800, so he might be lucky, not sure what those reels goes for nowdays, maybe someone in the know can direct the gent to a tackleshop?

 

[Gillipso]

Hi this is my 2cents...lol..

I have a Elby wave runner with i pair with a Daiwa SL50SH or SL30SH that i use for spotties and galjoen depending on what i target..

I'v had some of my best fishing with this combo..

Reels go for i think R800 new..

enjoy

 

[J_Bay]

I fished with a friend of mine in East London. He had that exact rod, and he fished it with a Daiwa SL30. It worked perfectly with .40mm mono on it. We got loads of Bronze Bream, and he got some nice grunter and pignose.

If I was buying that rod today though, and I had some extra cash to spend, I'd go with a Daiwa Grandwave 40. I have one, I've fished with it for 3 years and opened it up last weekend following Trophy's service guide. It was perfect inside, no corrosion or build up. It has a huge line capacity and I fish mine with .45 mono and it casts like a beast.

If you don't want to spend to much money though, then you can't really go wrong with a Daiwa SL30.

 

[smiley6996]

I would say go for a grand wave 50 or sl50 both are about the same size and strong as a meul

 

[J_Bay]

The Grandwave is a beautiful reel, but it's a bit above his budget. Still, like I said if he's willing to spend a bit extra there is no way he'll regret the Grandwave! My 40 has served me very well indeed.

 

[GrootWillie]

Thanks gentlemen. i think I'll go and have a look at the Diawa SL
30SH. Maybe I'll take the rod with just to try out the balance of it all.

Thanks for taking the time. Will report back.

 

[Serra Moz]

Why don't you PM shelvpower, he did mention in some post that his buddy is selling one for R 500. Not sure if it's still available????

 

[GrootWillie]

Serra Moz wrote:

Why don't you PM shelvpower, he did mention in some post that his buddy is selling one for R 500. Not sure if it's still available????

Thanks I'll go lookmfor the post. Will try to get to the local tackle shop to get a feel of the reel sometime this week... Hopefully if work allows... Which it probably won't!

 

[GrootWillie]

Thank you for all the advice. I bought a Daiwa SL30SH yesterday. Really liked the feel of it. Spooling it with 0.40mm Suffix mono.

 

[On Dad]

GrootWillie wrote:

Thanks gentlemen. i think I'll go and have a look at the Diawa SL
30SH. Maybe I'll take the rod with just to try out the balance of it all.

Thanks for taking the time. Will report back.

I have all the Daiwa grandwaves - 50 , 40 & my favourite on my Poseidon 14 ft medium is the grandwave 30 ( Sealine - x30 SHA ) - i cast a least 25 meters further than the normal SL30 ( i also have that one too !! )

The normal SL30 is good enough to land any fish you will normally catch . 

 

[GrootWillie]

On Dad wrote:

GrootWillie wrote:

Thanks gentlemen. i think I'll go and have a look at the Diawa SL
30SH. Maybe I'll take the rod with just to try out the balance of it all.

Thanks for taking the time. Will report back.

I have all the Daiwa grandwaves - 50 , 40 & my favourite on my Poseidon 14 ft medium is the grandwave 30 ( Sealine - x30 SHA ) - i cast a least 25 meters further than the normal SL30 ( i also have that one too !! )

The normal SL30 is good enough to land any fish you will normally catch . 

Thanks. Was planning on making a trip today, but the weather has not been playing along. Hopefully tomorrow is better!

 

[GrootWillie]

O.k. Was. At the water today for a couple of hours on Robberg beach. Didnt catch anything, but managed to make a few casts with my new setup atleast. It casts like a dream! Im not sure on the distance as I dont quite now how to gauge that, but after years of not casting a multiplier not a single overrun whilst attaining a decent distance.

Thank you again for the advice.