overheads

im looking at getting a cheap but effective overhead. ill only be going out on boats rarely but it sparked my interest after my unknown skill of casting it. im wondering about the penn seaboy from kmart for less than $100

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the penn sea boy is callums

Sun, 2008-11-02 08:16

the penn sea boy is callums one hey?

 

im not too fond of that reel but for the amount of times you use it that will be fine.

If your getting it for shore fishing just get a heavy baitcaster.

also

thers a different overhead there and its a tad smaller and it would be better for shore i think its around 100 bucks

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yeah its a dream to cast

Sun, 2008-11-02 08:31

yeah its a dream to cast with and they are around 80 bucks
i dont like baitcasters that much tho

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Do u want to bottom bash

Sun, 2008-11-02 12:55

Do u want to bottom bash with it or is it for casting?? if ya want a bottom bashing reel i got one u can have.

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how much? im interested.

Sun, 2008-11-02 19:29

how much? im interested. ittl mostly be for bottom bashing when i get a chance to head out on a boat. always good to have one though just in case the opportunity arises

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Mate the seaboy is OK but

Mon, 2008-11-03 06:01

Mate the seaboy is OK but drag is shite. save a few more dollars and go the 320 GT2.
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Shimano TLD15 or 20

Mon, 2008-11-03 08:59

still a few TLD 15 & 20's around at good prices, ( around the $120 ~150 mark)

I seen a few beach boys cast good yards with a TLD15. And a great all round reel

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Lever Drags are often very

Mon, 2008-11-03 09:56

Lever Drags are often very average casting reels. Daiwa Saltist is a pretty decent all-rounder. One of those little 20 sizes would be great for inshore and beach use with 30lb.

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Saltists cast a mile and have plenty of guts

Mon, 2008-11-03 10:10

but they may be out of your budget.Some of the Abu overhead reels will also well suited for what you are after.
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mate if ya put the extra 50

Mon, 2008-11-03 10:57

mate if ya put the extra 50 bucks towards it ya can get a 330 gt2 combo (rod reel and braid) for 149

 

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ABU

Mon, 2008-11-03 10:57

Go for an Abu 6500, top reel for casting a nd can still be used for bottom bouncing.N ot sure of cost but look on ebay ,can get them there for under $100

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agree, the 6500's r light

Mon, 2008-11-03 15:24

agree, the 6500's r light enough for casting all day long. but have not tried any bouncing yet, so no comment on that part. new would cost u abit more. dont get the 7000's.. they r too heavy. esp not the 7000i's (made in China)

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You seen the enforcer combo?

Mon, 2008-11-03 11:06

You seen the enforcer combo? the 666 size? I will sell ya the 777 Reel for 50$ with 150m 30lb mono backing and 200m 30lb braid, used twice. perfect condition. 

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Comes with 8-12kg boat rod

Mon, 2008-11-03 11:08

Comes with 8-12kg boat rod aswell. 

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flangies, ill pm you when

Mon, 2008-11-03 16:22

flangies, ill pm you when dad gets home and ill ask him cos im a bit short on money atm. im extremely interested

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pm sent flangies :) formerly

Tue, 2008-11-04 19:00

pm sent flangies :)

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good ol seaboys

Tue, 2008-11-04 19:19

ye the seaboys are a bit too easy and cheap as i have experienced.

i've worked out the drag to be 5kg or just under, i would avise saving harder liam

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