Which multiplier ?

[codcatcher3000]

mono recomendded

[Persues]

Ta muchly that man

[Rocker]

What's wrong with your 7000c synchro like? If you upgrade to a faster reel such as the slosh, just be aware its easy to pull hooks out of fish on the retreive! Especially if your used to winding like hell with an Abu!

[Persues]

Nothing is wrong with the syncro.

Part of getting back into the sport is the fun of re-equipping, which wouldn't have been necessary but for a spiteful ex.

I always fish 2 rods so I need at least that many reels.

[Rocker]

Nothing is wrong with the syncro.

Part of getting back into the sport is the fun of re-equipping, which wouldn't have been necessary but for a spiteful ex.

I always fish 2 rods so I need at least that many reels.

Agreed!
I have a pile of reels!
2x sl30sh
2 9000c two speeds
2x shimano speedmasters (yes the ones with brakes)
1 7000c syncro
1 mag elite
1 blue elite
1 5000c
2 old 6hms
2 old daiwa millionaires

And I'm still after a pair of sl20sh when I can afford them

Can't have too much kit!

[Persues]

No idea how far, but...

... I went to Blyth jetty this morning, just to see if I can still throw a line.

Diawa Moonraker Z, Abu 7000 C Syncro with 30lb mainline, 60lb shock leader and a 6oz lead. No trace, hook or bait - just seeing whether I can still cast without taking my own head off

From the jetty end closest to Ridley Park on my first try I got about two thirds over the river.

A dozen or so casts later I was dropping consistently about 30 or so yards short of the concrete base of the pier.

On my last try I dinged to concrete pier base, so decided to call it a day on a high note rather than wrap the rod round my own neck on the next bash

I've never been a distance chaser, but I wouldn't mind knowing how far that is as a benchmark.

Anyone got any ideas ?

I know I'll cast shorter with a hook trace and decent bait on, but I figured it was respectable enough for a levelwind reel and (I hope) that I can get further again with a non-levelwind reel and lighter main line.

Any ideas ?

And for the record, I plan on casting a lot shorter than that when actually fishing...

[g-force]

I remember measuring a few distances around Blyth harbour & piers using Google Earth some time ago; I think where you are talking about it's approx. 130 yds or so across to Cambois pier.

Gary

[Persues]

Never thought of that

Google maps puts it at approx 130m which is about 142 yards.

I'm not saying I can do that consistently mind, especially if you factor trace and bait into the equation, but it gives me a baseline for comparison for when I get the SL30SH into active duty.

I'll aim for Holy Island next time I go and see how close I get

[TerryC]

based on the preferences you gave = level wind , and bearing in mind you already bought some reels, I suspect the ABU 7000 will end up being your favorite. I would say that if you decide to "expand" on your reels try looking on Ebay for a good quality i.e. old 7000C (after 1981 for easier bearing replacements). They fetch about £70 and are much better than the new models.

Tight lines !

[Persues]

Akios 757cs arrived today.

Great service from Fishtec

First thoughts straight out the box is that it's a classic Abu 7000 that's been overengineered.

I've not taken the sideplates off yet but it really does look and feel like a classic 7000 made under license, which is no bad thing.

Silky smooth action, the ratchet is loud enough to wake up a dead stick, and the gearing picks up and engages the spool VERY positively.

If German car engineers ever build a reel this is what they'll come up with !

Looking forward to trying it on Friday, and I'll post with pictures once I have line on the reel and a few casts with it.

Good first impression though...

[g.ordon]

Never thought of that

Google maps puts it at approx 130m which is about 142 yards.

I'm not saying I can do that consistently mind, especially if you factor trace and bait into the equation, but it gives me a baseline for comparison for when I get the SL30SH into active duty.

I'll aim for Holy Island next time I go and see how close I get

strangely enough mate I had a whack at it a canny few years back using a moonraker Z also and a slosh 30, the route i took was toward the endish, I measured using google earth approximately 170 yd. Directly across I think is about 155yd so you've done better than you think mate. Anyway if the distance is disputed I'm not bothered as i've chucked across the river at Hebburn which is further
One thing though, the moonraker Z needs a lot of viagra so a distance like that, whether 140 or 170yd, aint bad at all.

[Persues]

Apologies for the rubbish pictures - Akios 757cs next to 7000c Syncro:









You can certainly see the commonality between the Akios and Abu.

Looking forward to seeing whether it equals or even surpasses the Syncro


g.ordon: small world

I'll be using Blyth jetty as my benchmark to see how I manage with different reels, regardless of what distance it is. I know what I can do with my Syncro so that's going to be my baseline. The Moonraker Z takes a lot of loading up and, personally, I find it a little temperamental (entirely my fault, not the rod's).

I get on much better with my Penn INXS 2 rods but I deliberately use the Moonraker because it's tough to cast (for me). Good results with it usually indicate greater potential with other kit

I'm keen to try my SL30SH when it arrives - maybe I'll hit Holy Island after all

[g.ordon]

Apologies for the rubbish pictures - Akios 757cs next to 7000c Syncro:









You can certainly see the commonality between the Akios and Abu.

Looking forward to seeing whether it equals or even surpasses the Syncro


g.ordon: small world

I'll be using Blyth jetty as my benchmark to see how I manage with different reels, regardless of what distance it is. I know what I can do with my Syncro so that's going to be my baseline. The Moonraker Z takes a lot of loading up and, personally, I find it a little temperamental (entirely my fault, nor the rod's).

I get on much better with my Penn INXS 2 rods but I deliberately use the Moonraker because it's tough to cast (for me). Good results with it usually indicate greater potential with other kit

I'm keen to try my SL30SH when it arrives - maybe I'll hit Holy Island after all

Look mate, I don't think we can be talking about the same rod here








This is my moonraker MR-ZS 130M 13' 4~6oz and it bends like a garden cane, yours must be a different model I think.

[Persues]

No, mine's the exact same model.

When I say I find it tough to load I don't mean tough to bend - I think I could better describe it as tough to time properly.

Basically I find my other rods a little more predictable, but I admit that's entirely my fault.

The rod certainly delivers very well, when I manage to bring everything together properly, and I thoroughly enjoy fishing it

[g.ordon]

No, mine's the exact same model.

When I say I find it tough to load I don't mean tough to bend - I think I could better describe it as tough to time properly.

Basically I find my other rods a little more predictable, but I admit that's entirely my fault.

The rod certainly delivers very well, when I manage to bring everything together properly, and I thoroughly enjoy fishing it

OK mate, I'm with yer now. I only use the moonraker on the odd occasion now and when I do it's remarkable adjusting to the action compared to a kompressor but never the less it's still a good rod. got mine about ten years ago for around 100 notes or so, how about yours?