Multiplier reel, questions!

[Norfolkboy]

Hi all, looking to maybe getting a multiplier reel, as they seem so much better than fs reels.

A few questions;

1. Can you fit a mulitplier reel to any rod, or are there specific fs rods, multi rods?

2. Is loading line easy?

3. If I was to need a new rod, I'd like 1 around 12ft, but not so stiff as the beachcasters we use at the moment, as I think it really limits my casting. What sort of rod would you recommend? Something that actually bends when there's a 5oz weight on

Thanks for any answers

[Norfolkboy]

Should add, left handed

Something like this looks good:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...150983335&rd=1

[Drew]

Hi Norfolkboy,

You will need to look at the left handed models from Abu. I can't comment on these models as I have never seen them: 6501 C3 LH £85 - 5501 C3 LH £84.

With multipliers, if you are left handed you would wind in with your left hand. The opposite of fixed spool.

Cheers

Drew

[Norfolkboy]

Thanks Drew.

I wind in with my left hand on a fixed spool, is that known as a right handed reel then, or have I got confused

Those reels seem a bit expensive though, was only hoping for a cheapish one to get me started

[pingu]

Originally Posted by Norfolkboy

Hi all, looking to maybe getting a multiplier reel, as they seem so much better than fs reels.

A few questions;

1. Can you fit a mulitplier reel to any rod, or are there specific fs rods, multi rods?

its the ring spacing that varies, but canput ion carp rod

2. Is loading line easy?

very

3. If I was to need a new rod, I'd like 1 around 12ft, but not so stiff as the beachcasters we use at the moment, as I think it really limits my casting. What sort of rod would you recommend? Something that actually bends when there's a 5oz weight on

a bass or flattie rod would be best

hope this helps

dave

[Norfolkboy]

Thanks Dave, was thinking that.

Do they handle casting 5oz leads, like a normal beachcaster, or do you have to go lighter tackle?

[Drew]

Hi Norfolkboy,

I wind a fixed spool with my right hand although I am right handed. It seems natural to me, however, right handed people tend to wind with their left hand. As I have said with a multiplier it is the opposite, the handle is on the RHS of the reel faceing upwards.

I hope this makes sense.

Cheers

Drew

[Norfolkboy]

Oh dear, I'm confused

If I wanted to reel in with my left hand on a multi, that would be classed as a LH reel, or a RH reel?

Thanks

[Drew]

Hi,

LH

[Norfolkboy]

Thanks for your help mate