Conventional confusion

[fishsmith]

I'd like to beat this dead horse a bit.

What conventional reel for a beach bait/eel chucker-

I've got a 10ft conv. rod that has gone thru 2 reels so far this year:

1. a penn squidder - I couldn't slow down the spool enough when casting and spent the better part of the day de-tangling.

2. shimano corsair 400 - this P.O.S. lived up to all the bad reviews, I think the drag went in the first hour, but it did cast well, and gave me my first keeper this cinco de mayo, but my thumb is still growing its skin back from that night.

any opinions on the - Abu Garcia Ambassaduer 6500 Trophy collection-Striper for $90?

Thanks in advance - Jim

[likwid]

mag the squidder.

[fishweewee]

I would prefer separate reels for each application.

Chunking: My favorite is the Daiwa Sealine X 30 SHV (slosh 30). Out of the box, has a drag that is as smooth as a baby's bottom. It casts a mile, EFFORTLESSLY. The lever drag is nice to have when chunking from the beach. This is my go-to chunking reel (mine is custom magged). For the money ($130?) YOU CANNOT BEAT THIS REEL.

Eeling. A 6500 -sized Abu, or a 400-sized Calcutta would be good choices.

[capesams]

cal. 400 and or a abu 6500.......wee u were 1 sec. fa ster///abu 7000 for chunks

[reelecstasy]

I love my Cabo PT........
and dunkin chunks, I prefer a baitrunner (spin)

[piemma]

Calcutta 400. Best conventional I ever owned. Load em up with 50# Spectron and it's a dandy.

[spence]

Calcutta is sweet, but I'd rather throw bait with the good old Abu 7000.

-spence

[BrianS]

i second the abu 7000

if it can stand my abuse.. then its *ok*

[Fishpart]

ABU 6500TCST or the 7000 with bearings in place of the bushings...

[Saltheart]

Mine for that size reel and type of fishing are a calcutta 400 with 35 LB Cortland Spectron and a ABU BG6500CL , same line. For cunking , depending on the rod , Abu BG 7000CL. 50 Lb spectron.


The cranberry abu 6500 you mentioned with the power handle is a good deal.

[tlapinski]

Where are you fishing? Sandy cape type beach? Rocky RI type structure? That will be a big factor. You can get away with an abu 6500 type reel on the soft cape, but you'll end up crying if you bring it to RI. Abu 7000, magged Avet SX, penn 525, are all decent choices.

[fishweewee]

I like the Daiwa SloSH 30 better than my Abu 7500 CT/7500 C3CT's for chunking. I can't quite put my finger on why, but the Daiwa is more comfortable to cast and fight a fish with (even if the Abu's have smoothies in 'em). I would go as far as to say the Daiwa SloSH's cast better than the 7500's with ceramic bearings.

Even if you're a dyed-in-the-wool Abu fan, you should take a hard look at the SloSH's .

[fishsmith]

Great replies, thank you!!

I definately fish beach more than rocks, and I'd rather have too much reel than not enough.

WeeWee - I like the sound of the Daiwa, It'll work double duty jiggin cod.


The SL20SH and SL30SH have such a cult following amongst sea anglers that the have nicknamed the pair, "The SLOSHs." The SLOSH's are incredibly strong and their smoothness is a testimony to their superior build quality.

Four ball bearings for totally smooth operation and superior winding power.
Five-point support frame.
Lightweight, but extra strong anodised aluminium spool.
Multi-washer supersmooth drag system.
Counter balanced handle, adjustable for increased leverage.
Rod clamp supplied.
Gear Ratio 6.1:1

[likwid]

i love my slosh20.
although i've been thinking of letting it go since i've been neglecting it for LW reels.