Reel recommendation.
Submitted by garethgkr on Sun, 2010-08-01 22:22
Hey there.
Was wondering what reel and size would you experienced fishos recommend for a 9'2 starlo stix shore spin(might upgrade the rod in the future)
I'm thinking of running either 30lb Sunline PE or 30lb Berkley Whiplash.
Thanks!
Johnyy_Boii
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how much you want to
how much you want to spend?
look at the shimano stradic 4000fi-5000fi, great reels for their price and match up to that rod perfectly.
garethgkr
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Around $200 excluding line.
Around $200 excluding line.
Dale
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Why use such a heavy line on
Why use such a heavy line on a rod like that? Go to what the rod's rated at and that way your not overloading. As for a reel, I'd look at something from Okuma. Yes, I like my Okuma's.
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Johnyy_Boii
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the stradics fit in your
the stradics fit in your price range perfectly mate, they even come with an extra spool, definetely go check them out.
if i was you id probably lean towards 20lb max, you dont really need much more than that plus you'll fit more on the spool.
garethgkr
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too true
but i was thinking of getting another rod in the not so distant future.
2 spools sounds great. i can fill one up with 20lb first.
Will 300m of 20lb Sunline PE fit on a size 5000?
Or will I have to add some backing to it?
Johnyy_Boii
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you'll easily fit 300m of it
you'll easily fit 300m of it plus backing on a 5000.
on my 4000 stradic i managed to get 270 or so metres of 20lb sunline with minimal backing.
Colin Hay
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Also have a look a look at Abu Garcia Soron stx range
They are within your price range and are a really well put together reel.
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Dicey
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have a look on this site
have a look on this site when choosing your braid, some braids arnt what they seem when they come to breaking strength.
http://www.pcwi.com.au/fishing/4linetestingbuy.htm
garethgkr
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theres a price difference of
theres a price difference of $50
which one would you recommend though Colin?
Colin Hay
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I have both and they are both really good reels gareth
In a pinch I would maybe go for the Stradic.
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garethgkr
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alright
thanks alot!