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I've never understood the slow retrieve reel for eels thing. I understand the concept, but always wondered why I wouldn't just turn the handle slower on a faster reel.
Over 20 years, for Spinning I've used Stradic 6000/8000, Sustain 6000, Penn 550/650 SS, Penn 704, Saltiga 4500, Shimano Baitrunner 4500, Fin Nor Ahab 12 and 16's, and Daiwa BG 30 all with the same results. Never thought any gave me any particular advantages as far as actually fishing/reeling eels with it. Casting and fighting fish is a different story. Fast reel? Slow down your retrieve until you find a speed the fish bite at.
Ultimately, I've sought the lightest, toughest reel with the best drag I can afford. I also like 6:1 retrieve for pulling eels/lures quickly through unproductive water or over snags. (Or away from rampaging bluefish!) Currently using a Sustain 6000, but would really like a Saltiga 4500 (favorite that I've used so far) when I scratch up the dough for one.
Digging my Calcutta TE 400's, 400 BSV, and Trinidad TN 14's (On the boat) for conventionals.
Last edited by Brian L; 09-01-2009 at 06:48 PM..
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