Multiplier advice

[big andy]

What would be a good multi to learn with ?..bear in mind I have hands like feet and have used fixed spool for god knows how long....thanks ...Andy..

[codseeker]

try one with a level wind first i think the abu,s thats out now are decent for the price

[big andy]

try one with a level wind first i think the abu,s thats out now are decent for the price

Thanks for that, do they cut casting distance by a vast ammount ?

[el_sid]

Thanks for that, do they cut casting distance by a vast ammount ?

Heard alot of people saying they do but av never used a l/w multi for casting so not sure by how much.

[big andy]

Thanks for the replies chaps but can anyone suggest a make and model to get me started ?

[fasthold]

I would say an Abu seven. They seem quite good for 60 quid

[big andy]

I would say an Abu seven. They seem quite good for 60 quid

Is the Okuma Magnetix any good ?

[fasthold]

I have just been looking at those reels. They look like they would do the job. Personally I would go for an Abu. Used and abused them for years

[john/r]

well i would recommend a penn 525gs non magnetic very reliable,fast retrive very well priced on ebay and controlable.

[big andy]

Thanks for that mate...

[kela66]

alright andy ,
i moved from fixed spool to multi about a year ago and im sure most of the lads will agree you cant go wrong with a penn 525 mag, they have no level wind but you will will soon get used to that so don't worry about it plus with the magnets on full they will control the cast until you feel more confident casting then you can back them off . you can use your fixed spool rod with a multi as well . hope this helps and good luck with it davey

[big andy]

I've been looking at the 525 mag Davey so I'm glad you have mentioned it mate. You say I can use my F/S rods, would that not affect the spine with it being the wrong way around ?

[kela66]

no a blank is a blank just the eyes are bigger on a fixed spool rod
you may consider joining my club the r.s.p.b
royal society for the prevention of birds nests our motto is
"magnetus on fullus alltimus" good luck mate

[big andy]

Thanks Davey I'm going to need it mate...

[5150]

I started off with a Diawa SL175H, bit on the heavy side. Had a little Mitchell after that but the reel that finally saw me casting well with a multiplier was an Abu 6500 and it lasted me years. I finally replaced it when it gave up the ghost with a slosh 20 (for the beach) and a slosh 30 (for rougher ground) and haven't looked back. Abu has the level wind and I had mine set-up using that for the first couple of years and then removed it, lovely reel. Slosh's don't have level winds and it takes a bit of practice to lay the line.