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#1 Post by **fishinmidget** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 6:48 pm

can anyone reccomend a small fixed spool or multiplier reel for a greys bze 11' 6" 1-3oz??

Thanks

teacher · #2 Post by **teacher** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 9:28 pm

I'm using a Daiwa 7HT on my BZe, but that's just because I had one handy. It casts fine. It might be a little big for the rod. Something else like an Abu 6500 might be good too. You might prefer something with a level wind if you do a lot of fishing at night.

#3 Post by **stevecrow74** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 9:33 pm

i'm using an abu 6500c3ct on my 11ft spinning reel.. casts grand.. nice size ratio...

#4 Post by **Lee337** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 11:55 pm

Have you considered an Abu 5500 sized reel? loaded with 10 or 12 lb mainline they are the business on bass rods :D

Lee

#5 Post by **BigPhil** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 11:57 pm

if possible try to track down an abu 5500 mag elite, itll be the ideal multi for it, as for fixed spool i would recommend the shimano baitrunner 8000 for a nice balanced outfit, look after them though, they dont really like saltwater, but excellent reel for the job

#6 Post by jd » Tue Oct 03, 2006 12:01 am

Would those ABU 5500s work well on a baitcaster ( boat fishing)
jd

(have to get a baitcaster first!!)

#7 Post by **lumpy** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 12:20 am

i use an origional 5000 on my baitcaster and have had doubke figure cod and pollock on it with surprising ease. they are a surprisingly powerful reel.i removed the bushes and put in magnito bearings(my ould fellas an engineer).no use it on my carp rod for light shore fishing and it is a pleasure to use. casts about 120yards wit a 2 ounce. the penn generations look a nice little reel.u can guess whats on the top of my christmas list!!

#8 Post by **fishinmidget** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 10:10 am

thanks for all the replys guys.

anyone no is it possible to get a 5000 or 6000 size widout a levelwind?
im haveing a bit of trouble tracking one down?(do they exist?)

thankz

#9 Post by **Ryan** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 1:12 pm

Doh, just realised posting a ebay link for one person on a forum ain't the brighest idea :oops:

I'll blame the wife for my lapse in concentration :lol: