New reel

[The Great Wallsendo]

I bought a Penn Squall last season...great I thought, looks bling and first few trips out it was a dream

Problem is the anti reverse is REALLY flakey...!!!

So I had to fall back on the trusty TLD!

...Soooo, do I buy myself another TLD or try another brand??

Any suggestions?

 

[KeithB]

Sńowbee Deep Blue 10 or 12

 

[ships cat]

Daiwa saltiest can't go wrong

 

[The Great Wallsendo]

Both big money reels...but not as put off by the cost as i usually am owing to the fact that it'll get used to death!

 

[KeithB]

That's the way I look at it Tony, we could go out drinking / clubbing every week but we don't so treat yourself.

 

[kayos]

That's the way I look at it Tony, we could go out drinking / clubbing every week but we don't so treat yourself.

Are you not a touch old for clubbing Keith?

 

[KeithB]

Depends what type of club had a few in the club after the match.

Mind, you could be right, I nearly lost it with an ignorant, annoying p@@@k who was blocking the bar as I tried to pass carrying three pints.

 

[spongebob]

Why not give the new fathom ld a try mate that should be spot on? ?

 

[Kev1n]

I’ve had one or two problems with a range of shimano reels and so don’t hold them in such high esteem as some people do. There’re good but not great.
My favourite boat reel is a Penn 320LD, running as smoothly as the day I bought it and with much abuse and minimal care.

What’s up with the Squall’s anti-reverse? Could it just need a service or is it more terminal?

 

[The Great Wallsendo]

The anti reverse is this tiny little clicker that doesnt always click back into place

On some reels it is a sprung mechanism...in the Squall it seems to rely on physics

It seems to st working when cold and damp...which is a bit of a bind considering the conditions it's used in!!

Will try and figure out how to cure its foibles...I'm busy trying to build up the courage to click on the check out button for a Snowbee 10

 

[allans]

go for the snowbee 10 its an excellent reel, an the gear ratio is just right

 

[KeithB]

Only down fall of the 10 is the amount of line it holds is a bit limited for deep offshore fishing if the drift is a bit swift.

 

[The Great Wallsendo]

Will hold off until March

Two reasons...birthday month and the season won't be starting until at least then

Easter comes early this year too!

 

[Tadpoleman]

tony be aware the snowed 10s. are quite small !!!!!

 

[Norman]

forget the reel , spend the money on polish and cloths

lol

norm

 

[Kartonkel]

I think t really depends what you value the most on a reel

Versatility: imo not much needed in our waters as we hardly cast and also the fish dont run against the break. A boat reel only brings the fish up or the empty sinker after a drift

size, weight and handling: if you are more a shadder you dont want a Senator type big one

1 speed vs 2-speed: I like my 2 speed saltist, because I reel in super fast after the wreck has passed and when I have a fish, I can reel him up in a much friendlier ratio

build quality: funnily enough, a messy angler like me, who leaves the reel on the boat and does not look well after them needs the better build and not the one who carries the reel in a cotton cloth to the boat, rinses them at home, blowdries and oils after a 10 hr fishing trip. My reels are full of macky scales. I neeeeeed a Saltist

my recommendation is a Saltist LD 2 speed or all the Saltists

not bad are the Shimano range but they have dodgy bearings

 

[Kartonkel]

Depends what type of club had a few in the club after the match.

Mind, you could be right, I nearly lost it with an ignorant, annoying p@@@k who was blocking the bar as I tried to pass carrying three pints.

reminds me of a scene in Trainspotting.

 

[alcaucin]

I've used a Mitchell Riptide for several years now without any problems. I have the 6/0gl which is a big heavy beast, I now use the 4/0gl which I find much better. They have both been very reliable and can be picked up at a good price. Some ,I'm sure some will slate them but I look after my gear and have not had a problem with them.

 

[Codfather]

I can't fault my abu 7000, had the same one at least 8 years without a bit of bother, all its had is the odd rinse of fresh water and some wd40 once a year if its lucky.
It's handles everything it's asked with strings of macky, fish upto the 20's and a bit uptiding.

Tried others including the tld 15's but still prefer the old abu 7000.

Think if the euro's lotto ticket came in I would have a try of the saltist 20 ld

 

[kayos]

I still haven't found one I like! Tried the Penn 320, Diawa Firewolf and a Shimano Charter Special. I was thinking about a squall, but now I'm not so sure!