What multiplier reel for some one new to them

[ash-ov-boro]

hi im after something different i want a bit of a change from the fixed spool type reel

i want something cheap and easy to use at first something for me to just get to grips with it

any sugestions? cheers ash..

[kopite2k06]

Okuma magnetix range m8. Good value for money and the mag helps reduce nests till ya got the hang of it

[ash-ov-boro]

cheers mate thats what i need to know tbh just need to learn what all the different types of multipliers

will give the one you mention above ago see how i get on cheers mate for the reply

[Scotty91]

Are a abu 6500 r hood level wind and no nests it you have brackes tight same with slosh 3o r good once u get hang ov it go for slosh 30

[Persues]

There are plenty of good, used levelwind Abu reels out there, and if you decide you want it to run faster you can always have the levelwind removed.

This could give you a safer option to start out with that offers the flexibility of an easy upgrade path - a 6500C3 is a serious casting machine although some might consider it old fashioned compared to today's reels. You could buy a decent one used and get back what you paid for it when you come to move on, if you decide to move on.

Before investing all I would say is visit a tackle shop and ask to see the reels you are considering, preferably mounted to a rod. At the very least you should put them side-by-side and handle them; only then will you appreciate some of the finer points in overall size, shape, configuration and so on.

You might also give some carful thought into mag reels, and whether or not to consider them.

My own thoughts are that a standard braked multiplier can cast for miles but has fewer things to think about and mess up while casting. If you are one of the 'set it and forget it' mag users then there's not much point in a magged reel. The magnets need to be manually adjusted throughout the cast to take severe windy conditions and/or the normal faster/slower spool speed as its diameter changes as line runs off it. In the grand tradition of "keep it simple stupid" I honestly consider magged reels of value only if you already know how to cast well with a standard multiplier.

If you can cast well with a standard braked multiplier then you can cast better with a magged reel, once you learn how to use it properly. Trying to learn multiplier casting AND magnet adjustment is step too far for some.

On a final note, buying used is fine as far as it goes but make sure you aren't buying someone else's "go faster" reel. They can often be a royal pain to control, so if you buy used make sure all the brake blocks and magnets are installed.

Say what you like, but starting out with a levelwind multipier with both brake blocks left in is about as sedate an introduction to multplier casting as you are likely to get. You can ease the brake pressure off as you smooth out your casting technique and then remove one block to pep things up a little. If you need more speed after that you can remove the levelwind mechanism and/or use lighter weight lubricants to speed the reel up still further.

Just some general thoughts and observations.

Good luck with whatever you choose.

[ash-ov-boro]

Cheers mate so much explained now I am just going to have a look in a few tackle shops at some reels and hopefully I come home with one thanks lads for all your help