Van Stall vs Conventional Reel

[Nebe]

not all conventional reels have great drag systems. Abu garcia reels are pretty crappy if you ask me.


Avets on the other hand will stop a tug boat..

[spence]

What's the application? Could make the question a moot one...

-spence

[likwid]

Shimano Calcutta Conquest 400 (JDM) also has a larger than normal drag in it.

But they're aiming at the GT/Dogtooth market in Japan with their Calcuttas.

And with Terry Nugent, we proved that a Penn Slammer 560 can stop a 100lb tuna.
Oh no! Chinese made reel! Such poop!

[chunk]

For the most part conventionals offer more stopping power but for most applications a spinning reel is fine and it will get the job done.

[5/0]

Not all convench drags are equal,It seem's most who buy Abu's all mod them.Avets are known for there great drag & not to mention Accurate reels have drags on both side of the spool which applies evenly displaced drag.

I think it's apples to oranges there both too
(Spinn/Convench)different spool placement systems,line retrievement & braking.

VS,StCroix,Fin-Nor & Shimano have thier own individualized pro's ect.WPD,dartium washsers,wider washers they all are on the right track & prolly have the best drag systems for spinning.

[numbskull]

Tried again to fish a high end heavy spinning outfit this year (ZB25/SSU120MH, built with titanium guides to minimize weight). The drop off in sensitivity when compared to a conventional outfit (400TE/1205) is shocking. If you want to fish large plugs well, and enjoy doing it......then unless distance, retrieve speed, or water immersion are your primary concerns, conventional tackle is worth mastering. The drags on any decent reel can be tweaked to handle any bass you are likely to hook.

[ThrowingTimber]

you cant compare the two and both have their uses.

I love my avets and abus, but I wouldnt swim 200yds to a rock with them then expect them to function with the side plates full of water.

Youre asking an apples to oranges question.