New Multiplier

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New Multiplier

#1 Post by adrwdarcy »

Hi

I'm thinking of getting a new multiplier for my tip tornado. I was thinking either the Daiwa SL20SH or Abu 6500Ct Blue Yonder.

Can anyone advise which is the better reel?

Thanks

Andy
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Re: New Multiplier

#2 Post by EricH »

Depends what type of fishing you do?
SLOSH is for mixed/heavy ground and is a decent caster but not what you want for clean ground.
I have read reports that the Blue Yonders/New Blue Elites arent that good, quality seems to be lacking.

If you fish clean ground I would go for :
7HT Original
7HT Turbo
7HT Mag

Green 6500 Mag Elite Abu

Akios 656 reels are getting rave reviews also....
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Re: New Multiplier

#3 Post by adrwdarcy »

Hi Eric

Thanks for the reply. I have the 7ht and 7ht turbo for clean ground. I'd be looking for a reel for rough ground, so do you think the SLOSH would be the best bet?

Thanks

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#4 Post by gearoid mc s. »

If you're unsure of what reel you need get a 525mag...covers all bases from clean beaches to kelp beds with the right line.
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#5 Post by kstaff »

Penn Mag 525 without doubt.
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#6 Post by gearoid mc s. »

kstaff wrote:Penn Mag 525 without doubt.

THE WORD OF GOD, AMEN.
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#7 Post by AG »

gearoid mc s. wrote:
kstaff wrote:Penn Mag 525 without doubt.

THE WORD OF GOD, AMEN.
the word of country folk more like , they double up as bailers for them in summer :lol:
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#8 Post by gearoid mc s. »

AG wrote:
gearoid mc s. wrote:
kstaff wrote:Penn Mag 525 without doubt.

THE WORD OF GOD, AMEN.
the word of country folk more like , they double up as bailers for them in summer :lol:
I wear mine around my neck on a gold chain when I'm going out aswel...I be well blingin.
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Re: New Multiplier

#9 Post by AG »

that will get you past the bouncers in docks , there all 525 men :D
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#10 Post by adrwdarcy »

Ok

The Penn Mag 525 seems to be a popular choice

Cheers

Andy :D
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#11 Post by adrwdarcy »

Just had a look at the reel on Gerry's of Morecambe webiste. £134.99 on sale is that a good price?
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#12 Post by AG »

adrwdarcy wrote:Just had a look at the reel on Gerry's of Morecambe webiste. £134.99 on sale is that a good price?
have a look on reel estate on www.efishsell.com 8)
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#14 Post by adrwdarcy »

Thanks AG - Great website!

I've one other question that is not reel related. I note that you're based in Wicklow. I was thinking of heading down to Wicklow again this weekend fishing (Sunday probably) Can you recommend a good area to fish. I was in Ennereilly last week with very poor results.

Ps I know this should should reallt be posted in Shore Angling Q/A :oops:
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#15 Post by mullets »

A I would go For a slosh or a saltist. The slosh Is The Best multi purpose reel ever made . i have Saltist I thing brilliant but expensive . The Pen are good but The is Better . but It really personal choice
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#16 Post by AG »

adrwdarcy wrote:Thanks AG - Great website!

I've one other question that is not reel related. I note that you're based in Wicklow. I was thinking of heading down to Wicklow again this weekend fishing (Sunday probably) Can you recommend a good area to fish. I was in Ennereilly last week with very poor results.

Ps I know this should should reallt be posted in Shore Angling Q/A :oops:
south beach arklow worth a try
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#17 Post by bigsod »

AG wrote:
adrwdarcy wrote:Thanks AG - Great website!

I've one other question that is not reel related. I note that you're based in Wicklow. I was thinking of heading down to Wicklow again this weekend fishing (Sunday probably) Can you recommend a good area to fish. I was in Ennereilly last week with very poor results.

Ps I know this should should reallt be posted in Shore Angling Q/A :oops:
south beach arklow worth a try
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#18 Post by EricH »

I;d go for Slosh 20. Perhaps even the Slosh 30 if you want to use heavier 30lb line.
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#19 Post by Der Baron »

I have 2 blue yonders, nothing wrong with the quality, they are tops, and excellent distance casting reels, but in no way are they rough ground reels, stick with the slosh. My mate uses a 525 mag and loves it and again excellent quality reel, but I still wouldn't use it for rough ground. I probably would go for the 535 or something similar to that size.
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#20 Post by Nathan Davidson »

i use a abu 6500 high speed mag on my tt sport for clean ground and a 525 mag for mixed/rough but u will have trouble trying to beat the 525 for a good all rounder.

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