Conventional question

[chefchris401]

Ryan is a great guy, build some of best conv reels out there, and is always improving on designs/set ups. Super nice people, megan in the office is top notch.

the more i look at those akios reels the more i want one.

want to pair a conv reel with the 1328 century for jigging the ditch, think that will be a great set up.

[numbskull]

Originally Posted by chefchris401

the more i look at those akios reels the more i want one.

want to pair a conv reel with the 1328 century for jigging the ditch, think that will be a great set up.

Isn't the akios a fancier version of a 6500, or is it a beefier reel? Is it enough reel to jig with braid in the canal? I've stripped gears in an older version Diawa Millionaire (6hm) trying this, and the inside of the akios looks about the same. Does anyone know how they compare strength wise to an ABU 6500/Diawa Millionaire?

Also, isn't the 1328 the fast action Sling Shot blank? If so it is going to unload very, very fast unless you overload it, and accelerating a conventional spool that fast creates major control issues. You probably could get away with it throwing only lead (or maybe pencils) but that setup reeks of trouble if you try to throw less aerodynamic stuff.

Casting distance with conventional stuff is a lot more about how smoothly you can unload the rod than anything else.

[chefchris401]

Originally Posted by numbskull

Isn't the akios a fancier version of a 6500, or is it a beefier reel? Is it enough reel to jig with braid in the canal? I've stripped gears in an older version Diawa Millionaire (6hm) trying this, and the inside of the akios looks about the same. Does anyone know how they compare strength wise to an ABU 6500/Diawa Millionaire?

Also, isn't the 1328 the fast action Sling Shot blank? If so it is going to unload very, very fast unless you overload it, and accelerating a conventional spool that fast creates major control issues. You probably could get away with it throwing only lead (or maybe pencils) but that setup reeks of trouble if you try to throw less aerodynamic stuff.

Casting distance with conventional stuff is a lot more about how smoothly you can unload the rod than anything else.

numbskull im not sure about the guts of the akios, theres some good threads on sol about them, just another conv option out there.

this will be my first conv reel for the surf so looking for something that i can jig with, this will its sole purpose. i usually throw 3 to 5oz jigs, leadheads, etc.

as far as the blank goes, the 1328 is a mod fast rod, not too fast.

but looking at some other century blanks.

[ThrowingTimber]

do no buy a daiwa saltist ANYTHING they are absolutely PH#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&G IMPOSSIBLE to get parts for. And they are designed to be sent in for service. You pretty much have to take apart the handle assembly and right side plate with all the drag etc inside it to change a ph#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&g pawl! Stay away!!! Youve been warned!

[piemma]

Originally Posted by ThrowingTimber

do no buy a daiwa saltist ANYTHING they are absolutely PH#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&G IMPOSSIBLE to get parts for. And they are designed to be sent in for service. You pretty much have to take apart the handle assembly and right side plate with all the drag etc inside it to change a ph#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&g pawl! Stay away!!! Youve been warned!

Thanks Vic. I am sending the reel I bought from you 2 years ago to have it "souped up".

[1dozenraw]

Originally Posted by ThrowingTimber

do no buy a daiwa saltist ANYTHING they are absolutely PH#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&G IMPOSSIBLE to get parts for. And they are designed to be sent in for service. You pretty much have to take apart the handle assembly and right side plate with all the drag etc inside it to change a ph#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&g pawl! Stay away!!! Youve been warned!

Hmmm.. Stewie liked his... I think... for a while... I think... Non level wind no good either TT?

Anyway, I'm not a distance caster. Only been using conventionals for a few years and really only getting confident that I won't get repeated blow-ups recently. I like Fireline or Cortland Braid 50lb on My two Newells P220/ R220. I find them user friendly and simple. For level winds, Abu Big Game 6000CL and 7000CL, upgraded Abu Sweden 7000, Chrome Rocket. I also have a Calcutta 400B that I like and it's mounted on a Sabre thatthe original owner used with the same model reel... I'm sentimental. However I would not use any of them if I knew they might get soaked by a wave... for that, 706Z.