| #1  01-26-2012, 10:35 AM | ||||
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| Time for a new rod n reel, but which one?? Well I have got some money coming in a few weeks so I am going to treat myself to a new long rod and reel. Been looking at 2 Rels either the Penn Surfblaster 8000 OR the Shimano Navi 8000, both look like tastey reels that will last but I am leaning towards the Shim because a have read a few reviews, some people have been knocking the Penn brand as they have been having reliabilility issues with there Reels(clutch problems seems quite common). I must say I found this supprising as the Surfmaster 750/850 seems bulletproof?  As for a rod I want a 15ft Minimum size so have been looking at a Diawa Theory (16ft) and the Grauvelle Technos. I dont hae a massive budget to spen so wondered if anyone had any ideas/suggestions? Cheers  Joe __________________ Sea 2012- 5brd rockling, whiting, LS Dogfish,Bass,Eel,Flounder F/W 2012- Catfish(16.5lb), Carp,Tench LITTER IS JUST LAZINESS!!     |
| #2 01-26-2012, 11:12 AM | ||||
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| Re: Time for a new rod n reel, but which one?? I bought a Teknos 4500 X (silver) and K2 Titainium when I started (both around £150). I now have a second K2 (this one rung for multiplier). Must admit to prefering the K2, I think the Teknos would handle a large fish better though. The K2 has more delicate bite detection IMO, hence I have a BIG fish target rod and a tiddler bashing one. Not sure if they make the silver "X" rod anymore - haven't seen one advertised anywhere. I teamed them both up with Penn Surfmasters, 1 of which I stripped the gears on pulling for a break after a year, I replaced it & have just replaced both the roller bearings which were sounding a bit rough. My only problem with them now is the weight and size when on a long walk to the mark. Hope this helps __________________ Spahill <:--- --- --- --- It was this big --- --- --- ---:> |
| #3 01-26-2012, 12:31 PM | ||||
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| Re: Time for a new rod n reel, but which one?? Yes indeed Spahill, I know what you mean about the quality of the K2 series, I have a K2 Red Metal Twin tip as my other rod but I doubt I can find another in my price range. I shall have to have a look and see what prices the K2`s go for now, must be old stock (and cheap lol) as the whole range were sold to Penn I was lead to believe? __________________ Sea 2012- 5brd rockling, whiting, LS Dogfish,Bass,Eel,Flounder F/W 2012- Catfish(16.5lb), Carp,Tench LITTER IS JUST LAZINESS!! |
| #4 01-26-2012, 03:16 PM | ||||
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| Re: Time for a new rod n reel, but which one?? Joe the Shimano is a much better reel than the Penn. |
| #5 01-26-2012, 03:53 PM | ||||
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| Re: Time for a new rod n reel, but which one?? hi joe can't really advise on the long rods but there are a couple of k2's on ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shakespear...item43acb72a11 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SHAKESPEAR...item2318ec0006 __________________ 2012 targets - 180 yard measured cast, 10lb bull huss, 12lb blonde, 10lb hound, 8lb small eyed, spotted ray any size |
| #6 01-26-2012, 05:23 PM | ||||
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| Re: Time for a new rod n reel, but which one?? Yeah nice John, good to se they are well within my budget. Think I will get myself another K2, read a few reviews about the Diawa Theory and it didn`t get many kind words lol, I shall more than likely get a 15/16ft Blue Metal, softer tip action but I spend a lot of time fishing over clean ground so think it will do fine. Now to decide on a reel??? Shimano is looking good but I thought they were now being built in China, or was that ABU?? Are new ones still quality does anyone know? Cheers __________________ Sea 2012- 5brd rockling, whiting, LS Dogfish,Bass,Eel,Flounder F/W 2012- Catfish(16.5lb), Carp,Tench LITTER IS JUST LAZINESS!! |
