Shimano Combo Review
Submitted by Jackfrost80 on Sat, 2014-12-13 17:45
I am looking at a boat combo that will be used irregularly to chase Mulloway, Snapper and the odd Du/Sambo but I want something decent all the same.
After a look of researching I have all but decided on a 5000 Sustain matched with a Type J S643.
Has anyone used the S643 and can let me know how it goes?
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Shark B8
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I can't comment on the rod
I can't comment on the rod but I recomend going the. 6000 sustain if not a little bigger I can't remember off the top of my head how big they went up in size. But I reckon you will kick yourself if you got the 5
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robert1979
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I have the 634 pe1.5-4.
I have the 634 pe1.5-4. really nice rod, not had it that long but landed a couple of decent sambos on it. Nice and light but quite powerful. I have a diawa 4000 size reel on that one.
Jackfrost80
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Cheers Robert, just need to
Cheers Robert, just need to wait for another crazy Tackleworld sale.
The 6000 is nearly double the weight of the 5000 Shark 304g vs 555g, not sure if it would balance with the rod
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robert1979
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Best to try some combos out
Best to try some combos out in the shop and see what feels right
honsu chin
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Go Saragosa
The type-j 643 is better matched with a slightly larger reel but not quite as large as the 6000 Sustain. Go a Saragosa SW 5000 or 6000. Both are the same reel, just different line capacity. It'll also be cheaper for a stronger reel.
Shark B8
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Like Robert said try some out
Like Robert said try some out down the local. saragosa is a top reel to
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