reel recomendations...

[mark]

Looking for a new multiplier. not the usual slosh/535 arguement though. When I was in scotland I was plugging/spinning with a carp rod. 11.5 foot, 1 3/4pound tc and a multiplier - a little old shakespeare thing, which has been brill but is past its best, and a few bits have fell off!

so I\'m after something to replace it. small multiplier that casts likely a demon a maximum of 2 ounce or so.

Have to say, and am probably talking oot me starfish again here, that I think using this rather than a FS reel for a fornight has done me casting the world of good - presuming it will translate up to a slosh and 6oz of lead in a month or 2. by the end of the fornight the brake blokes were out, the tensioner fully off and I was giving it some serious welly and getting further with 1 to 2oz toys than I usually get with the slosh and 13foot greys rod! probably wrang tho.

so whats it to be.. I have absolutley nee idea what to look for, except that I\'d rather not go near an abu 5000. Every ABU multiplier I\'ve owned has broken!

[bribones]

abu 5000. Every ABU multiplier I\'ve owned has broken!

ive just bought a 5000 and it casts like a dream much better than my 6500gs
check out e-bay theres been some cracking bargains shimano diawa and penn

[willywetegg]

Pleased you brought this up Mark I have been after the same for a while.
I bought a small Fladen reel for when I go to Scotland. The trip was cancelled so didn\"t get. Checked the reel out two days ago and it won\"t wind, ( sticking ) back to the shop with it. All I have done is fill it with line.
I fancy a small bait caster but the prices are still through the roof in this country (surprise surprise). I am going to get in touch with my mate in Singapore will let you know the prices mate.

Jim.

[mark]

want something a bit bigger than a baitcaster, basically because it won\'t hold enough line. Will fill whatever I get with 12 or 15lb. I was getting the best of 150yds with the little shakey.

[alan]

Try Ebay in the USA,Its chocka blocka with gear if you can be bothered to browse through it all,just check they post world wide before you bid !

[Hiram.A.Biff]

Like I said in my post, if youre gooing for one from thr states on ebay, check the postage cost first, I got stung for $42 USD postage, when it came It was stamped $28 dollars.
Try www.askari-fishing.co.uk they will send you a catalogue. I got one, theres some nice reels in it, and literally tons of other stuff, minimum order £30.
DO NOT buy a Penn Roddy.

[john.frain]

the ABU 6500 pro rocket could be worth a shot i use one quite often covering a wide range of fishing. havnt got a problem with its strength had some woppers on it

[gogs]

Mark have a look at www.cabelas.com they have loads of small multis etc. keep it under a $100 and you shouldnt be hit for duty.

[Chris_Hughes]

Shakespeare still make them, there\'s an 2913-312 Alpha and slightly bigger 2913-415 Neptune. Both have magnetic brakes. Discount you should find them at less than £30 each. http://www.shakespeare-fishing.co.uk

From the Svendsen-sports stable, there is an Okuma Halogen with centrifugal brakes at about £60 retail, you should get a discount on that. http://www.svendsen-sports.com

[ray]

i got two reels off a yank seller off ebay postage worked out at about £8 his id was snook7788 arrived in 4 days im well pleased with them

[TC]

What were the reels, Ray ??

[ray]

two fixed spools tony one for spinning and a bigger one for general fishing both look great for the price 10 ball bearings and are solid looking reels

[TC]

Makes & models ????

I\'m not being finnicky.......just trying to get some possible suggestions for Mark....

[ray]

they are made by a company called ningbo i hadnt heard of them but he seems to sell a shed load in the states i think his feedback is in the thousands

[ray]

he sells baitcasters aswell might be worth a look he sells lures aswell