slosh30 v penn535

[g-force]

As much as I like the sloshes, since the saltists came out they've taken a back seat! Same size spool as a slosh 30, but in a reel only marginally bigger than a 6500 with a better balance / gearbox arrangement making them easier to grip.

I also have a 535 mag which I originally bought as a back-up / alternative to the Daiwas, but I've never used it, so can't say how it performs, although I find the smaller 525's very good for mixed ground. I think the 535 might well find itself in the classifieds in the next couple of days!

Gary

[Red5]

535 mag for me. Great, easy to use reel, no birdsnests, and has the ability to pul virtually anything thru the kelp forests!

Got a slosh 20 as well which is fine on the beach, but do get the odd nest with it

[Rod_bender]

I use a 10 year old 535 gs for rough ground. never had a problem with it. been dropped and pulled of the rod stand a few times ( by the tide not a fish ) and has never broke... bomb proof.
I sometimes Use an abu 6500 mag elite for the beach but it's a pain to wind in (slow retrieve) so mostly use the 535 for that too, i can cast just as far with either reel

[glasgowdan]

I have a pair of standard 535s that I have been using for a few years now and utterly love them. I have tried a slosh 30 but the gear casing is in an awkward spot that prevents me getting a good grip of the spool, and leaves me with a sore knuckle after a session.

The 535 also has a comfier handle. No need for the mag version though.

Both have super smooth drags that are easy to lock up when pulling for a snag. Both have a light spool that casts easily. The Penn doesn't get as tatty as quickly as the slosh. Both have a good ratchet. The slosh will probably be a bit cheaper as there are more of them adound than the 535's, and both are generally fairly safe second hand buys, so get in touch with the chap selling one above and go from there!

If you want to spend a bit more you really should go for the daiwa saltist; they are very nice reels.

[megmoss]

thanks for your advice lads,seems like there both on par with each other.Looks like its down to which is the best deal {£}.Might even consider the penn mag if the price is right...