Dewies and snapper

 Hi looking for some advise I have been invited out when the Demersal ban is over to go out and catch some dewies and snapper how ever I don't have anything big I only have light spinning gear i have been looking at the penn spinfisher and have looked at the Ssm or the older ss ones made in the usa would that be a good reel I'll be matching it to a 10 to 15 kg trion rod I have I just don't go boat fishing a lot and though it would be a decent reel to use for heavy spin fishing too


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10 to 15 KG

Sat, 2014-11-08 17:45

 10 to 15 kg will be just fine. If you are only going out once or twice with yoiur friend, there is no need to spend a lot of money on a reel. I was never a big fan of Rex Hunt but one thing he always said was 'there's no point fishing where the fish aint' & that is absolutely right. Sharp hooks, learn how to tie knots if you dont already& hope your mate knows where the fish are. Being on the fish is the most important thing.The people at the tackle shop will fit a reel to your rod but no need to spend big dollars if you are not going to fish for demersals regularly. It wont make much difference.

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 Yeah he knows we're the fish

Sat, 2014-11-08 18:50

 Yeah he knows we're the fish are and yeah that's why I was looking at the spinfisher reels cheap and should last for that type of fishing

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 Yeah he knows we're the fish

Sat, 2014-11-08 18:50

 Yeah he knows we're the fish are and yeah that's why I was looking at the spinfisher reels cheap and should last for that type of fishing

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Spinfisher

Sun, 2014-11-09 07:33

 Yep, spinfisher would do it. 

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 Have a look at the pflueger

Sun, 2014-11-09 09:30

 Have a look at the pflueger salt. They are great value for money reels.

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 Cheer thanks never thought

Sun, 2014-11-09 09:40

 Cheer thanks never thought of the salt

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 Salt would be my cheap go to

Sun, 2014-11-09 16:44

 Salt would be my cheap go to reel.stick some 20 lb fire line on it and catch everything.they are a really good reel for the price.

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A new model just came out as

Sun, 2014-11-09 18:13

A new model just came out as well... shop around and you can get them at around $120

I've caught heaps on mine and still going strong, I have it as a spare. Caught 3m + bronzies easy.

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Penn 850 or 950 ssm

Sun, 2014-11-09 20:21

 These reels are good on a budget I use them with 50lb braid with a 8-12kg rod an have caught 20kg sanding 10kg pinkies and 15kg+dhuies they are excellent I just picked 2 more combos up. On special at bcf for 99 each

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