Multiplier or fixed spool ?

[Kentish Bassman]

I am thinking about fishing the rocks at Cresswell and would like to know what people think is the best type of reel for the job. I have an old Diawa fixed spool reel and an Abu 6500. Which reel would be best suited or should I invest in something a bit more powerful. I`m not sure what the Diawa reel model is but it`s a big heavy beast. I am also considering fishing around Craster and Dunstanburgh castle area so the reel needs to be able to cope with the rocks around there. Any advice would be gratefully received.

[PAUL1971]

ide invest in another reel m8...such as a slosh 30-20 or a penn mag or a saltist 30 -20.your fixed spool will do the job m8 if its a big fixed spool and not a spinning reel lol

[topbanana]

Depends what you prefer really. As already said the daiwa slosh 20/30 or saltist are something to think about. Its what I've always used but I'm buying a daiwa opus bull and filling it with 66lb power pro with a mono leader for the heavy stuff as well. Its another string to your bow and a successful one at that.

[pop65]

ive just bought saltist 30h mate used it at weekend on rough stuff good solid reels great retrieve as well i also have TF Gear Delta GT 8000 fixed spool reel which i use on the rocks and it copes really well with fixed spools i find cheap ones with one ore to ballbearings struggle with bigger fish ive read articles that a decent one shld have at least four in them
abu 6500 i think is for clean ground i might be wrong
cheers pop

[RL83]

i would go for a heavy fixed spool reel as fishing feally rough areas you need to get your gear back quick!
multies are faster but if you dont use a levelwind(Levelwinds kill distance) it can be a pain reeling in quick and laying the line at the same time!
with a fixed spool you can still get a good distance if required and reel in like the clappers without the worry!
hope this helps!

[mark.ttr]

Don't know if you'd be interested mate but I have a pair of Sealine X SHV 20's looking for a new home and going cheap. Excellent reels to cast and fish with and both in good condition with new line and leaders. Pm me if interested.

[david.northeast]

I must admit I'm not a massive fan of fixed spools as they reduce casting distance but as you say for the rough stuff they're fine I tried my okuma impact 65 at sluice yesterday in the low down position and loved using it there. I'm actually considering using in the rough all the time

[FISHERMAN]

Multiplier all the way . My opion