Reel selection - some clarification, thanks

[kruzenvax]

Hi all,

I understand the topic "plese help me with reel selection" becomes very repetitive... but I have studied previous threads... and stil feel like I need some help here.

The problem is: I've decided to spend about $250 +/- on a bream (also to be used for trout) reel and after reading the forum decided that Daiwa SOL 2000 (assumed it is the same as Daiwa TDS SOL?) is worth a try.

Called a local tackle store today... the reply was "we don't have SOL's; we used to have but they are not very popular"

So the question is: is it anything wrong with my choice and should I get something else?

Apologies for asking that kind of question again.

Thanks

[Simmsy]

I've got 2 x SOL 2000 for Breamin and love them. I truly can't fault them. A mate of mine has a couple of Twinpowers and he says they are faultless.
I believe all in all when you start to get into this class of reel they are all pretty good and it comes down to personal preference.
Just because some shops don't stock a particular type of reel doesn't mean they are no good, it could be that the owner prefers other types himself.
The TD SOL are very sweet reel and I doubt you'll be sorry for your choice. JMO!!
And for all the Shimano boys and girls out there - There's nothing wrong with selecting one of them!
Hope this helps.

[ruski]

Nothing wrong with the SOLs at all mate Like Simmsy said, once you get into that $200+ range, most reels will be smooth and reliable.

The only issue i've had with the 2500 is the line roller is making a bit of a noise sometimes, but maybe because it's seen it's fair share of fish, and is lined with thin XDS braid?

Cheers

[spaniel]

your line roller is making noise because you need to add some oil on the roller bearing.. if u unscrew the side screw on the roller it just needs a lub mate its running dry that why its making a noise..

[kruzenvax]

Thanks guys,

One more thing - what should I ask for in the store? E.g. Daiwa SOL, Daiwa TD SOL, TDS? Size wise I need 2000 so it should be "Daiwa SOL 2000"?

Thanks

[Madeye]

http://www.campbellsprotackle.com/st...ct.asp?ID=3716

thats a pretty average price for them.
I have a 3000 that i use for salmon/talior/small snapper and the like.
They are very smooth and come with A FREE EXACTLY THE SAME SPARE SPOOL.
Which just puts icing on the cake. Im getting a 2000 as soon as i can afford it and running 4lb for flats and 6lb for structure

[kruzenvax]

Thanks. Will go ahead - have to ring out all stores in Sydney... :-(

Originally posted by MiSh
http://www.campbellsprotackle.com/st...ct.asp?ID=3716

thats a pretty average price for them.
I have a 3000 that i use for salmon/talior/small snapper and the like.
They are very smooth and come with A FREE EXACTLY THE SAME SPARE SPOOL.
Which just puts icing on the cake. Im getting a 2000 as soon as i can afford it and running 4lb for flats and 6lb for structure

[CHUNQX]

Strange that the tackle shop should say that the Sols are not popular. Another shop I go tell me they can't sell enough of them. By far the most popular reels to sell by a long way.

[CHUNQX]

Unless they thought you were referring to the baitcaster version, not the spinning version. They are both referred to as Sol.

[kruzenvax]

That is what raised my concern. And I do not believe they were mistaken about the baitcaster as they suggested another spinning reel (certate I believe).

Thanx

Originally posted by CHUNQX
Strange that the tackle shop should say that the Sols are not popular.

[Hotrods]

soundes like dodgy salmenship to me !!!
FYI i use the 2000 sol and the baitcaster for most of my sp / hb work, my preference is the baitcaster...i can drop and 1/32 rig within a pooftenth of each other using both SOL's, but the BC is easier on the wrist ...

[kruzenvax]

Well, anyway, I went out and picked up a SOL. Seems to be a nice little reel - can't wait till I can try it on the water (the weather this weekend doesn't look good)

thanks to everybody for helping me out.

[kruzenvax]

This is not the 1st time I hear/read people using baitcusters with the "light" gear... but frankly - I've never used it or fished with anybody who uses it (got less than a year of fishing behind my shoulders only - picked up this great hobby lately)... so I'm not sure what is the science behind the baitcuster effectiviness... From what I've seen - it has a spinning spool so you need to apply some braking with your thumb (or perhaps some advanced models have some inbuilt brakes so there's no need for thumb?) in order not to get tangled, so it'd need much more swing to cast a light lure?

Again this is based on my lack of experience, no intention to start a flame here...

Originally posted by Hotrods
soundes like dodgy salmenship to me !!!
FYI i use the 2000 sol and the baitcaster for most of my sp / hb work, my preference is the baitcaster...i can drop and 1/32 rig within a pooftenth of each other using both SOL's, but the BC is easier on the wrist ...

[Hotrods]

your thinking along the right lines kruzenvax, put simply i started spinning for bream 7 odd years ago when the hardbody's rules the waterways, whn fishing from a boat into snags i found baitcaster more efficiant as you where able to shoot a lure right into the forest and stop the cast exactly where you wanted (most of the time) i was never as accurate with a threadline, so when plastics cam on the scene, i just retuned my then daiwa CV-X 103 and kept using it...when the SOL BC was released i was hoping it would do both SP's and HB lure and it has, better than i had expected...i will still use th threadline 35% of the time, or when a back swing is impossible...

[MY92SURF]

Very interesting to hear.... i'd been toying with the idea of the Baitcaster but was very skeptical as my Viento doesn't handle the light stuff very well.

Its a fair whack of money to play trial and error too....