Reel suggestion - jigging

[tuan]

sorry but this is not bream related ..

just after a reel for my demon blood jig rod which is rated PE-6-8 & for jigs weighing 210-250 grams...

* a 6500 will suit better than a 4500. will be putting 65-80lb braid on it
* don't want to spend heaps but would realllly like a 6500 saltiga
* not keen on the new 6500 catalina as it is HIGH GEAR ONLY .. more suited for popping
* shimano can't not go on a daiwa rod .. or can it

i've only looked quickly but these are the reels that have come up .. old saragosa 14000/18000, new saragosa 20000, spheros 14000/18000, salina3 16000, spinfisher 950, old catalina 6500 if one comes up on ebay

it's only for local charters so it's not like i will be going out every weekend to jig.

i have the lighter combo sorted already which is the Daiwa Capricorn 4500 on a Monster Mesh PE 3-4 with 30-50lb braid for the smaller jigs

any comments appreciated

[rooboy]

I reckon you've pretty much covered the reels I would've suggested. There are a couple second hand saltiga expeditions around at the moment, but they still hold their value. You might have to go with a shimano reel on a daiwa rod. I've done it before, and wasn't struck by lightning!! The gosa might be you're best option. Cheers

[tuan]

wahahah struck by lightning .. love it !

love the expedition .. i will look around for them as well .. but a new saragosa 20000 for around $400 may be the go ......

[tchoklat]

I use a Daiwa Exceler 5000T. Under $150 on the web. See http://daiwa.com/reel/detail.aspx?id=500 Plus $15 for Carbontex drag. Takes 300yds of 80 lb PowerPro. For a good deal; http://www.tackledirect.com/daiwa-ex...ing-reel.html# only $119.

[tuan]

what reel is that tchoklat ?

[Piscateur]

Those under head reels look interesting

[tuan]

thanks tchoklat .. is the amount of line retrieved ok for jigging ?

Ratio seems slow, but 106 cm retrieved per crank seems high .. it's working ok for you ? looks like a good enough reel .. how heavy jigs are you running ? 300y of 80lb is more than enough ..

[JIM1]

stradic fj 8000? or if you want bang for $$ check out the new penn "v" reels, they come in big, massive and massive massive.

[rooboy]

Originally Posted by Piscateur

Those under head reels look interesting

Sure do. No lies, I talked about something very similar in a drunken conversation with a couple of blokes 6-7 years ago!!!! I called it an upside down overhead reel!! They called me a pissed minda. Guess i had the last laugh, well sort of.
Back to the real world, think the guys at Ray n Anne's have given them a workout. I really like the concept of them, reckon they should be solid.

[tuan]

Originally Posted by JIM1

stradic fj 8000? or if you want bang for $$ check out the new penn "v" reels, they come in big, massive and massive massive.

Spinfisher v is ok. Alan hawk smashed it in his review though .... Again pretty good value ... But are they that much better than the previous spinfishers ? Charters seem to like the old 950s saying they are pretty bulletproof. Line lay is meant to be horrible but I'm not too fussy for a reel I won't use that much

Stradic 8000 will only be slightly bigger than a 4500 daiwa? Would prefer a 14/18/20000 for the big PE 6-8 rod I think ...

[rooboy]

Originally Posted by tuan

Would prefer a 14/18/20000 for the big PE 6-8 rod I think ...

Yep, Spot on. Have a stradic 8000fi, 50lb max for that reel. I bottom bash with mine, 50lb on one spool and 30 on the other. I find I mostly use the spool with 30, but fish it hard. They are a strong feeling reel, but jigging 80lb would severely cut it's lifespan. It's a hard position you're in. Do you spend big on a reel that will only be used every now and then, or get something cheaper that might not last. Good luck mate.

[tuan]

Maybe I just fish the light combo that I already have this time round and if I enjoy jigging so much and also get bricked by the bigger fish, I'll consider a saltiga/Stella ...

[Tonka-T]

For $330 you can pick up a Salina 3 Jig Combo with PE8 rod and 16000 reel. Good value for money combo if your not going to be using it every day.

[tuan]

Originally Posted by Tonka-T

For $330 you can pick up a Salina 3 Jig Combo with PE8 rod and 16000 reel. Good value for money combo if your not going to be using it every day.

It's pretty sweet deal huh... Read ok things about the reel ... Lifetime warranty and stuff .. Hmmm

[tuan]

Anyone own the spinfisher ssm 850/950 and would recommend it?

Man these are going for cheap and it includes braid too ! If I'm after a cheap jigging reel this fits the bill.

Do they lay braid properly? The spool looks really narrow..