Skate Gear

[KennyC]

Hi all I was wondering if anyone < cough Davy ) could advise on what would be a reasonable Skate setup for doing the odd club charter in the Oban/Mull area.

 

I know that gear can be hired but I like to have my own tackle. Basically what Rod Class/Reel size would be adequate for the odd ( hopefully ) beast - that would not stress the Fish too much in a drawn out impasse.

[Davy Holt]

Hiya,

 

OK you are looking at 50lb class minimum, somethingalong the lines of the Fladden Maximus 50lb class boat rod is ideal. Personaly I'd avoid *any* of the stand up sick type rods as they arent as good at coping with a big fish directly below the boat as the UK syle rods.

 

Reels: I would say a lever drag is a must, The shimano TLD25 is ideal as is the same size of Okuma reeel (cant remember the model number) If you dont want a lever drag the Penn 6/0 Senator is the beast to get.

 

Line: I'd be opting for 80lb braid, which will help avoid any "acidents".

 

If you need anymore info or Traces let me know

[SandTiger]

Keep those traces short - 18" max

[Norrie]

My Okuma is the T50, By the way, DO NOT buy youre Fladden rod from Gerry's..mine arrived damaged, and they are ignoring me totally.Four emails to date...

[SandTiger]

Sorry to hear that is still dragging on - very unlike them. Any joy speaking to Gerry or Sean by telephone?

[SandTiger]

Oh, in answer to the question - TLD 25 is super duper and I was quite chuffed with my Shakespeare 50lb Class Braid Rod.

[Norrie]

I havent phoned yet, just mailed them. I will phone when I get home tonight.

[KennyC]

Thanx guys

 

Hmmm...So my 8ft 30 year old - solid fibre glass, Chrome ringed, wooden handle boat rod and Mitchell 624 won't do then?

 

I'll keep me eyes open for a reasonable priced TLD then - I don't fancy using my Penn 113 with 5lb of lead in 300ft of water - without a fish on! - the skipper would need to give me an hours notice to wind up!

[Norrie]

Hi Kenny, I've seen the TLD 25 advertised for £105, I was going to get one till Davy told me about the Okuma for £90 at Glasgow Angling.

[KennyC]

Cheers Norrie :cool:

 

I'll have a look next time I'm across that way.

 

I'm a bit reluctant to buy away from the big names ( due to past experiences )- but if it has been tried and tested, recommended and does the bizzo