Rod and Reel suggestions

[dave craig]

Afternoon chaps,

Been quite a while since I've posted on here, hope you're all well.

I've decided to treat myself to a new rod and reel outfit after 8 years of the same one - which I'm still happy with but fancy something new.

I've been using the Daiwa Kensaki 20-30lb class rod which I love and may well buy another in the lighter 12-20lb class, and a trusty TLD 15.

After 8 years in Amble Marina the boat now lives in Ardwell on the MoG, so naturally my main quarry is hopefully going to be Tope, Rays and possibly some Conger.

I'm a big Daiwa fan so I'm considering the 12-30lb Kenzaki (appreciate any comments on whether this is too light for Tope) or the Daiwa Tournament 15-25lb which looks nice.

Reel wise I like the look of the Penn Fathom 25LD or possibly a Torium 16 (although I'm a little put off by the star drag as opposed to a lever).

I'd ideally like to keep the outfit as light in weight as possible. Budget is £300 so any comments/advice from those who have used the above named gear or any other recommendations which might fit the bill will be greatly received.

Tight lines and wet nets.....

Dave

[Russ hud]

Few of the lads who fish on the JFK are using the fathom 15 lever drag 2 speed, they look a bit on the small side to me but the lads rate them highly, they also using them on their trips to shetlands and norway 👍

[regpude]

GOOD read there dave.
aswell as reply from Russ.
sorry cant help out.
as said,nice post,hope some other members can help you out though.
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[dave craig]

Cheers lads. Russ I like the 25 because the deep narrow spool should give a faster retrieve than the smaller wider 15 size. I had a little play with one today and they feel like a cracking reel with plenty of power. Think the reel choice is taken care of now!

Cheers