Member Removed Posted January 19, 2005 Report Posted January 19, 2005 There are a number of reasons to pick one reel over another reel, I suppose the biggest reason should be what makes you most happy to own With regards to the clutch mechanism itself Quote
Paul J Posted January 19, 2005 Report Posted January 19, 2005 Hoggy, Very informative and interesting post. i've just finished customising my Penn Jigmaster with an accuarate frame and sideplates and so far i'm well chuffed. Still need a decent fish to test it properly though Paul J Quote
Jack the Lad Posted January 19, 2005 Author Report Posted January 19, 2005 Hi Hoggy, Wow - you certainly know about these reels. Thanks for the very informative post. Cheers - Jack Quote
boybilly Posted January 19, 2005 Report Posted January 19, 2005 Hi Hoggy, Interesting post mate. My personal favourites are the Penn 975 LD and Shimano TLD 5 and 10. The other big thing with Lever drag is the capability to adjust the drag very quickly as you near the boat with a big fish, slacken as it nears the boat then increase slowly if it runs again. The drag system is also very easy to keep smooth in these reels. Hair dryer and dry rag twice a year and thats it. I would suggest that star drags are more condusive to Mono as it is more forgiving, and braid for lever drags. As you say Hoggy, personal preference mate, Regards, BB Quote
Member Removed Posted January 19, 2005 Report Posted January 19, 2005 An alternative consideration is the Abu 7000 Sychro .... a stardrag that has the ability to backwind approximately 60 degrees or so! .... this back winding motion releases the clutch setting by approximately 50% ... very useful when bringing a Tope along side the boat ... if it runs as they do when they appear played out " till they see the hull " ... you then simply turn the handle in the normal rotation and the clutch setting is reengaged as you had set it prior! I find it really does work well ... they made a 6000 series sychro also ... again a nice reel .... probably better for mono line but not impossible for using braid as long as the diameter is not too fine .... Paul J Quote
Adam F Posted January 20, 2005 Report Posted January 20, 2005 I have a 6000 syncro - must admit though I have never used the syncro drag, I use the reel off the beach. Good feature though.... Quote
Member Removed Posted January 20, 2005 Report Posted January 20, 2005 http://www.stripersonline.com/ubb547/image...aiwasaltist.jpg Nice reel, and it's got a forward facing gearbox Quote
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