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07-06-2010, 09:43 AM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
Posts: 14,773
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reel advise
looking for some input on a conventional reel for fishing eels from a boat. Probably use for drifting sandeels too. Don't need a large reel. Probably on a 7 to 8 foot rod. Braid. level wind probably. Got tons of reels, most a little too large for my liking. Want something newer. What do you like. P.
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"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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07-06-2010, 10:39 AM
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woody
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Port St Lucie Fla.
Posts: 1,062
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I think the all round best is the Abu Record it has it all !!!!!  |
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07-06-2010, 11:00 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: RockVegas
Posts: 3,228
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I'd go for a Saltist levelwind in a 20 or 30 size. Nice reel for the dough. Strong drag.
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The future ain't what it used to be. --Yogi Berra
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07-06-2010, 11:13 AM
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Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: over the hill
Posts: 6,682
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Take the mono off that 400 you have , put on braid and I'd think you would be all set. Then sell your other reels and save the money for crack cocaine...cause that will be next.
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07-06-2010, 11:52 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Pembroke,MA
Posts: 784
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Diawa saltist 20 with the levelwind would be perfect.
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07-06-2010, 11:54 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: new bedford, Ma.
Posts: 651
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Check out any avet if you can deal with non level wind. For something small the SX is nice but I prefer the MXJ as my hands are big. With eels I fish them on free spool with the clicker on. I set the strike just tight enough to bury a hook and then full is pretty much the boots. Haven't used much else as they are perfect for my needs.
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Nobody calls me Lebowski. You got the wrong guy. I'm the Dude, man.
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07-06-2010, 12:06 PM
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Not Jack
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Other Cape
Posts: 1,239
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I like my Torium a lot... Very smooth and I like the high retrieve speed, especially when I use it for blackfishing. Not a levelwind, but easy enough to lay the line evenly with your thumb.
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07-06-2010, 12:09 PM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 10,543
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Paul, be sure to check out an Abu Record RCN 60 HC. Mine is the lefty version and I'm looking to pick up a back up. Thumb bar is a nice option. My go to boat reel for livelining and eels.
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“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose leaders are afraid to trust them with arms.” – James Madison.
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07-06-2010, 12:55 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,270
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You have Calcutta 400, eh? What else do you need?
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07-06-2010, 01:24 PM
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sick of bluefish
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 8,672
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnR
You have Calcutta 400, eh? What else do you need?
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07-06-2010, 02:34 PM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
Posts: 14,773
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George is right I do. Man you got a good memory. I was going to use that but was curious what others are using, but I think I'll lay off the crack as I don't work enough hours to support that habit.
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"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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07-06-2010, 04:12 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2004
Location: South of Boston
Posts: 2,605
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Calcutta 400  |
The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. ~John Buchan
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07-06-2010, 05:16 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Buxton, Maine
Posts: 1,727
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Put a ABU 7000 on there and keep the mono on it. remeber if you can feel the fish with the braid Paul the fish can also feel you.Your not worrying about castin a long way so stick with the mono
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07-06-2010, 06:28 PM
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Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: over the hill
Posts: 6,682
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ProfessorM
....... but I think I'll lay off the crack as I don't work enough hours to support that habit.
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Reconsider. It is cheaper than eels, less addicting, and accomplishes about the same thing. |
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07-06-2010, 07:06 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 8,718
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400 TE
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PRO CHOICE REPUBLICAN
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07-07-2010, 05:53 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 397
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Saltist level wind 20 seriously.... I throw one everytime I fish... Absolutely live it. Very strong lil reel
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07-07-2010, 08:10 AM
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OLDGOAT7205963
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: CAPE
Posts: 693
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Paul My boat inshore coventional is a 140 squider. I can leave it on the boat and wash it off come December. For eels or sandeels i use pink ande 20lb. For deep water i use 30lb.
I use a 9' glass rod for walking eels. The length makes it easier with the small eels of the day. Hope this helps
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07-07-2010, 06:25 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 135
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Calcutta 400, love the reel
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