Sourcing "Underspin" reels

[Peter Waller]

Shakespeare have a 4 piece travel spinning rod that is very nice and might be worth looking at.

[msutton]

Thanks Peter. I know you are a lure fishing man, do you also know of any 2 piece 5.5-6.5ft baitcasting rods with triggers that are available?

 

I've seen one from Harris but I'd like more options if possible.

 

Cheers fellas.

 

BTW: Since I last posted here I've had a PB Pike from Loch Ken of 26lb and my first local Pike was a whopping 4lb's. Not bad though considering my friend and avid pike fisherman had not seen a Pike out of Wintersett for 2 years.

 

We've had 5 in 2 days.

 

[ 25. April 2005, 10:52 PM: Message edited by: msutton ]

[msutton]

Well true to form I've turned around completely and decided against a travel rod since i can't find exactly what I want.

 

Instead I've gone for (as a starter summer rig):

 

Berkley Series One 6ft Baitcast 11-21g 1 pc.

Quantum Accurist AC501CX

Heddon Crazy Crawler Yellow Hornet

Arbogast Hula Popper Frog

Manic Big Vibe Buzzbaits Black and Pearl WhiteManic Big Vibe Buzzbaits

 

Should catch me some fish I reckon once I purchase some Berkley Whiplash, I think 30lb will do it with some 69lb solid wire traces.

 

All items (except the rod) were from Luremania.co.uk, so forum advertising does work! Thanks Brian, I gave you a mention in the order comments.

 

Tight lines gents!

 

PS. Thanks for the suggestion Peter, I checked that out. It was close to what I was looking for. In the end, I actually decided against a travel rod for the moment. I'm considering having one made for me, but I need to save up first as they aren't cheap.

 

[ 26. April 2005, 12:29 AM: Message edited by: msutton ]

[Brian Carragher]

The Quantum reel you've ordered is a little cracker. My brother has one of the very same models and I think its a better buy than the Abu 6501 series as its certainly a freeer spooled reel and a cracking casting and well balanced piece of kit.

[msutton]

Well I've been using a mag elite for heavier stuff and it's simply fantastic. I use the same reel for beach casting also.

 

I can't wait to try the Quantum though, I've heard great reports about it.

 

I'll let you know!

 

Thanks again.

[msutton]

Received the reel and some of the lures. I must say that luremania.co.uk do give great service. The kit arrived well packed and very promptly.

 

If this were eBay Andy Scziglenski would have definitely got a positive!

 

Top marks.

 

PS. Just to top it off, I caught a 5lb jack on it about four hours after it was delivered!