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Conor P · #21 Post by **Conor P** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 9:18 pm

Why would i need to remove the levelwind anyway? I'm not really going for a 200yard+ cast usually. It won't seem to take effect on my fishing anyway.

#22 Post by **Lee337** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 9:26 pm

Conor P wrote:Why would i need to remove the levelwind anyway? I'm not really going for a 200yard+ cast usually. It won't seem to take effect on my fishing anyway.

There are two problems with level winds, one is that the shockleader knot can stick in them, using tapered leaders cures that problem though they are expensive. The second problem is that the top crossbar makes it almost impossible to get a good grip of the spool as you cant get your thumb over it for a better grip when wet or casting heavier leads.

Hope this helps

Lee

#23 Post by MC » Sat Dec 08, 2007 9:31 pm

Conor P wrote:Why would i need to remove the levelwind anyway? I'm not really going for a 200yard+ cast usually. It won't seem to take effect on my fishing anyway.

depends on the size of your hand mate, they may fit a levelwind, but in a few years you may have trouble gripping the spool as the level-wind gets in the way, besides shock-leader knots have a habit of catching in the level-wind as does weed, which can lose you a fish or you crack-off and lose all your terminal gear and your reel birdies

now that's just my opinion and what i have found out from using both ct and cs versions of reels, but its down to personal preference, but as Lee said come up to a casting meet and try a few reels, i have 7hts, abu rocket, mag elite, and a older c3 with a level-wind and you can try them all if you want

Conor P · #24 Post by **Conor P** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 9:32 pm

I am a lightweight caster and I do not use shockleader often(it snapped(i hit a lampost on a pier) and i never fixed it) although why not trim the not (or the other way round). I will probably just get Mckees to remove the levelwind
and the top crossbar

#25 Post by MC » Sat Dec 08, 2007 9:34 pm

just get a reel without a levelwind if your going to remove the gearing for it and the top bar, it will be cheaper in the long run

Conor P · #26 Post by **Conor P** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 9:36 pm

Where could i purchase a Green mag elite at similar price without levelwind?

#27 Post by **Lee337** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 9:38 pm

Conor P wrote:Where could i purchase a Green mag elite at similar price without levelwind?

I think Tony's Tackle were selling them off for £70, probably £5 post and packing on top.

Lee

Conor P · #28 Post by **Conor P** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 9:46 pm

It's been updated to £82

But follow this link-

http://www.tackleuk.co.uk/abu-garcia-am ... -4243.html

#29 Post by MC » Sat Dec 08, 2007 9:46 pm

http://www.tonystackle.co.uk/list_item. ... &offset=40

http://www.fishingmegastore.com/acatalo ... liers.html

these sites seem to have a few left and there is only a few pounds between them, cheaper than getting a new cage and paying for the work to be done

#30 Post by **toaddi33** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 9:49 pm

hey connor....i have been know that the ulster casting club and it is not just about hitting huge distances,yea there is some guys who do.
But you will be taught how to use a multiplier properly, improve your casting and have a laugh doing it. :D
The bunch of very friendly lads have helped my casting greatly :D

Conor P · #31 Post by **Conor P** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 9:53 pm

Where is it located?
What age do you have to be to get in?

#32 Post by **toaddi33** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 10:12 pm

its just outside millisle...i doubt there is any age restriction...you will be fine age wise..
send lee a pm and he will give you all details better...

but honestly mate you will not regret going...they have helped with instruction and great advice- they got my casting from under 70yrds up to the 150yrd mark :D ooo yea and you will have a great laugh as well :D
it really helps with your fishing too.

Conor P · #33 Post by **Conor P** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 10:20 pm

Isn't that by newtownards along the Scrabo road or has Google earth got it wrong again?

#34 Post by **toaddi33** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 10:35 pm

- its about 4 mile the far side of Donaghadee
beach is called Ballywhisken
its opposite the boys brigade campsite...

Conor P · #35 Post by **Conor P** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 10:36 pm

Ganaway?

#36 Post by **toaddi33** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 10:40 pm

ganaway? im confused please explain?

Conor P · #37 Post by **Conor P** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 10:41 pm

It is where the BB camp is.
Is that the camp you mean?

#38 Post by **toaddi33** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 10:48 pm

yea thats the one :D

Conor P · #39 Post by **Conor P** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 10:51 pm

When&where do you meet?
So is it just ganaway beach?

#40 Post by **toaddi33** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 11:09 pm

i think there are on the beach this weekend.. they also have a field where they cast every other week which has a proper tournament court so you can see exactly how far you cast....times i will check.