what reel

[joshua02]

Guys I've got a chance to get myself a new grinder for barbel but dont know what to get. Daiwa emblem pro 6000a, penn sargus 8000, okuma salina ii 10000, docks trophy 12000 big pit. I've got a very limited knowlogy on grinders

 

[Gcvanheerden]

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[joshua02]

Sorry rod I will be using is a 8ft elbe boat rod 90-200g casting weight

 

[aquadementia]

when it comes to grinders, try to stick to the big names i.e. shimano, daiwa, penn, accurate ... that's about it I reckon?

 

[Gcvanheerden]

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[Kosie]

Shimano aerlex or biomaster. Depending on your budget.

 

[aquadementia]

Gcvanheerden wrote:

If you need line capacity go with the big pitts like the the emblem or the shimano aerlex which is a really nice reel and I plan on getting on.If line capacity is not a problem a 6000 shimano grinder will be fine,look at the spheros that is about in the price class of the reels you mentioned or the stradic

Or even better an 8000

 

[joshua02]

I can spend R1500 on the reel but but if I really have to I can spend a bit more

 

[joshua02]

I was at the tackle shop today and i got a good deal on the shimano sargose 18000 should I take it?

 

[aquadementia]

it's a good reel, just very big...

 

[joshua02]

I was playing with it and I like a chunky reel

 

[Gcvanheerden]

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[joshua02]

GC I already have suffix 832 50lb braid, ive alrdy change my rod to a spod rod so I have R2000 for a reel, and the tackle shop says I can have the reel for R2000

 

[aquadementia]

then you might as well go for an ultegra

 

[Ant86]

I would go with an 8000 Stradic FJ, you should fit about 250m of 50lb braid on it,its a solid reel and a pleasure to fish with. I have the 2500 and the 5000....

If you want more capacity the Ultegra is an option as mentioned

 

[joshua02]

which one the a, the b or the c?

 

[Ant86]

joshua02 wrote:

Will the ulterga handle my jiggin and popping when I go to the sea for gts and tuna

The Ultegra was designed as a surf reel, the ratio is slow at 1: 4.3 which is not ideal for popping.

The Saragosa 18 000 is also quite slow at 1: 4.9 however it cranks at 41 inch per turn.Its design is based on the intention of using it as a jigging/popping reel although slightly better as a jigger.  As a comparison my  5000 stradic cranks at 41 inch per turn as well.

 

[joshua02]

I was looking at the ulterga in sealine and saw people with gaint gts from the surf so will use it as surf reel and barbel reel, but dont know which model is best

 

[aquadementia]

the pricier ones lol

 

[shuraj]

@ Joshua

I will aslo look at the Ultegra range , they can handle braid and had a good drag system.