Rod and reel

[Rick05]

Hi everyone ,
Its my first post so ill try to keep it simple.....after some light pear fishing decided to get a new new rod and a proper reel.....my budget is around 200-220euro so probably ill go for second hand rod and new reel.
Rod-PENN PPT VIPER EVO I. Multiplier Rod( i can get for 100 euro on ebay) or Sonik SK3 13ft 4-6oz mutli
Reel-Abu 6500CT Premium Mag Elite( that would be my FIRST multiplier reel).or should i go for Abu 6500CT Mag High Speed which is 15 e cheaper ? ( difference?)
http://www.gerrysfishing.com/shop_sub_c ... 74&tabID=1
Now I'm using Penn Powerstix Pro Surf Rods with LEEDA PIRANHA 6500 FIXED SPOOL REEL......

Any suggestions or comments appreciated.....

[bigsod]

I would reccomend any of the diawa 7ht reels.I recently got a diawa 7ht (original ONE) for 90 euro inc postage on e bay.in my opinion they are easier to use than the abus.if you are getting a seccond hand rod go around the tackle shops and see whats on offer and what suits you. i would be very slow to buy a seccond hand rod on ebay. read a reveiw of the sonik that said they broke the tip when pulling free of a snag, but a mate has the penn and likes it. hope this can be of help

[theshoreking]

If yer not in a savage rush maybe go up to the Dublin anglin show valentines weekend and look around. You never know - you might pick up somethin there, usually a few deals goin at it.

sk

[Rick05]

If yer not in a savage rush maybe go up to the Dublin anglin show valentines weekend and look around. You never know - you might pick up somethin there, usually a few deals goin at it.

sk

Dublin angling show on Valentines weekend- unfortunately I wont
make it...........

[Rick05]

I would reccomend any of the diawa 7ht reels.I recently got a diawa 7ht (original ONE) for 90 euro inc postage on e bay.in my opinion they are easier to use than the abus. i would be very slow to buy a seccond hand rod on ebay.

The seller is some local fella-ill be able to do a full inspection on it......What do you mean by "easier" and is it this one http://www.spottydogtackle.com/index1.html or this Daiwa Millionaire 7HT Turbo ?

[bigsod]

ive used both the abus and the diawas and think someone getting to grips with a multiplier would have less problems with over runs which result in the dreaded birdsnest using the diawa they cast well straight away without much need for fiddiling around with them as oposed to the abus. also the diawas seem to last a lot longer for me anyway i have had one for 12 years and it still runs extreamly well and its seen a good few abus come and go. the penn rod looks a great deal especialy as you can see it before you buy it. had a look at reels on web page and they have all 3 in 7ht range. the ones i use are the first one but i have seen and casted the other 2 and they are excelent reels also..just depends on your budget

[Rick05]

Ok , collected rod today, nice rod-few scratches , but nothing major....So only reel left to sort.....whats the difference between them two-7th MAG and 7th Turbo.....Is the a point to pay extra 60euro ?
Thanks

[fishinmidget]

one has magnetic brakes, the other dosen't. i would go with the turbo, theres less to go wrong and mine has never let me down. haven't cast a 7ht mag in anger though so i don't fully know what they are like

P.S. its ht not th

[dbrock]

7ht mag is a very good reel,, ive got the original, the turbo and mags,, have to say i prefare the mag and after a good year and a half of punishment its still going very strong

[beachcaster]

there have been a lot of tips breaking on the sonik sk3 13ft. rod of late.if you look on some of the other sites and its cost the owner as much as £70 to fix even though it wasnot there fault.which i think is shocking,so i would stay well clear of them.

[Rick05]

OK , just received my new baby-Daiwa Millionaire 7HT Mag , I'm planing to have field trip to get use to it..... ( and its much smaller then i thought ) any tips for line , its loading and knots to fix it ?


Thanks

[dbrock]

ive been using black f1 15lb on mine and have to say its amazing,,, possible the best line ive used to date

[Dave]

+1 on the Ultima F1. I've only started using this line recently but I have to say its the best line I've used and I've have since respooled all my reels with it, its much thinner, more supple and knots much better than the rubbish I was using before.

[bigsod]

i use 15 lb diawa tournament and 60lb sakuma shock leader line on mine . i would advise on filling the spool to about 2mm under the lip

[croppyboy]

i hate diawa tournament but i have to say that the ultima f1 blk is the best line ive ever used.
but at the end of the day its all about personal choice

[bigsod]

with the great reveiws ultima f1 is getting i may have to get a spool at the show at the weekend

[Rick05]

all right F1 it is then..........