Uptide reel

[Clint]

Hi ya gang, i dont go sea fishing at all anymore but work have asked me to run a trip once a month or so so im after a bit of advice on tackle as i havent been for a few years now.

Which reel will i get away with using for uptiding ?

 

Plus does any of you guys remember a boat that used to go out of Eastbourne called Grey Leopard?

the skippers name was Nigel, i was just wondering if he was still about ?

Regards Clint

[Guest jay_con]

Hi Clint,

 

Any reel in the 7000 size should do. I sometimes use an abu 6500, but thats probably me being stupid.

 

Right turn clyde

[Salar]

Any heavy duty beach reel will do, as you will be casting 4-8oz only 50 to 75 yards max. I use a Penn 535, but do a search on this forum as there have been several threads on this topic.

Good luck with the works trips, they can be great fun.

[sam-cox]

Winter thats far from stupid, the ABU 6000 range are perfect for uptideing.For heavey work I might use a 7000 or 8000 but the 6000 range are an excelent match for a light uptideing rod.

[Clint]

Hi gang, thanks for the replys.

 

Winter i have to agree with that statement as i used to use the abu 6500c for all my uptiding work from plaice fishing to smoothhounds.

 

I am just after something that wont break the bank as now im a family man with kids and a liking to centerpins lol.

 

Regards to all

Clint

 

[ 05. February 2005, 05:55 PM: Message edited by: Clint ]

[Guest jay_con]

okuma do cheap reels.

[Clint]

Right gang here is what i have got it down too so can i have your views please:

 

1: Shimano Charter Special 1000ld

2: Abu 6500 c3

3: Penn 535gs

 

At my local shop these are all discounted at the mo so what do you think?

 

I will only be going once ever month or 2 months so doesnt need to be the dogs dangley bits

 

Regards Clint

[sam-cox]

my mates just bought two ABU 7000 lever drags for 105 quid, they are nice for the price.

[Salar]

I can only vote for the 535 cos its the only one of those I have used, but it works for me. Nice fast retrieve which is useful.

[Happy Dude]

don't neglect the fixed spool for up-tiding, easy to use for novices and well capable of landing anything in UK waters while up-tiding including tope