need help on a reel

[nufclover1602]

i guys i have had a greys nitra and slosh 20 for ages now and i cant get it to cast out very far so thinking of getting a new smooth reel recoment me pls

 

[Stewart 1971]

At face value I doubt a new reel will give you the extra distance you are looking for. The Slosh is plenty capable of reasonable distance.

Questions first - what breaking strain line have you got on the reel? The higher the b/s the less distance you will get and while for rough ground work 25 lb + line is essential from clean beaches you don't need any more than 15lb (.35mm) and a 60lb shockleader. Also how is your reel set up? Is the end float too tight and how many brake blocks are you using? Ideal set up for a Slosh is probably a tiny bit of end float, one red block and a drop of engine oil in the bearings.

My advice would be to get the reel set up right then get some casting lessons. With the rod you have and a well set up reel 150 yards on the field (100 - 120 yards on the beach) should be easily in reach.

 

[steven]

At face value I doubt a new reel will give you the extra distance you are looking for. The Slosh is plenty capable of reasonable distance.

Questions first - what breaking strain line have you got on the reel? The higher the b/s the less distance you will get and while for rough ground work 25 lb + line is essential from clean beaches you don't need any more than 15lb (.35mm) and a 60lb shockleader. Also how is your reel set up? Is the end float too tight and how many brake blocks are you using? Ideal set up for a Slosh is probably a tiny bit of end float, one red block and a drop of engine oil in the bearings.

My advice would be to get the reel set up right then get some casting lessons. With the rod you have and a well set up reel 150 yards on the field (100 - 120 yards on the beach) should be easily in reach.[/QUO
your comment is spot on mate

 

[dizzydaz]

i have 2 slosh 30's and at first i couldnt get very far with them bu8t now im brave and not using no brakes with 30lb main and doubleing my distance really good reels

 

[The Great Wallsendo]

what kind of distance is not very far and where are you fishing mainly?

 

[davey g]

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hi there why you wanting to hoy far most marks round our area are just lobs ur more than likely throwing over the top of the fish is the reel new or u had it a while?