djredrupp Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 Hey all! Im looking to buy a new fixed-spool reel, to pair with a John Wilson Tideline 12lb 7ft rod, and to be fished with braid, but a bit unsure with the thousands of choices out there!! Ideally, its got to be able to stand up to our usual fishing (hauling 1lb + leads off the floor, no fish...) as well as for trolling (which is why we are looking at fixed spool, for the faster retrieval speeds), and be reasonably priced around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alun j. Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 Hi Dan, I've become a fan of the Shimano Baitrunner B series for my bass fishing; very robust, smooth and, seemingly, saltwaterproof! I use the smaller 3500B but the larger 4500B or 6500B might suit you better? I think these reels are discontinued but you can still find them online and secondhand ones on eBay usually are in excellent condition [ due to points above!]. They are expensive... but worth the premium price. I've never used a fixed spool to lift 1 lb weights......and am sure you find a multiplier more suited for this. Alun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 (edited) Just wondered why a fixed spool for trolling and hauling 1lb leads? It might just be me but I'd choose a multiplier for both of those. High retrieval rates can be had with multipliers too but the ones I know of are over twice your suggested budget. You could do a lot worse than saving a bit more and going for a high speed Daiwa saltist 6.1 or 6.4 : 1 the later scorching in 47 inches per crank with a full spool. If you were determined to have a fixed spool the you might take a look at the Penn Slammer. I have a couple of the LiveLiner version (that's a bait runner to the carp heads) for livebaiting for bass. Robust enough for light blue water game, tarpon that sorta stuff. Don't have a price but would be cheaper than the saltist. Here's my Slammer LiveLiners Edited April 5, 2010 by Maverick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 a UK supplier here on ebay for Penn Slammer http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PENN-560-SLAMMER-HEA...=item53e07470f4 You would also not go far wrong with the Shimano as Alun suggests. I don't have one myself but my eldest lad has three and and is made up with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 I like front drags better because the bigger surface area results in a smoother drag. Rear drag reels tend to be more prone to corrosion for some reason, I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnasher Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 You need something with plenty of guts to wind up that kind of weight.......The tool for the job is the Shimano Biomaster 8000.........its a carp big pit real, but like a winch, but not oversized, so perfect for bassing to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djredrupp Posted April 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Cheers for the help guys! i think that were going to look into the Shimano Baitrunner range, (and choose one of the thousands of models!!!) Sorry for the delayed reply, been in spain for a week! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Good choice Dan, you'll not go far wrong with Shimano. Ask about their use in saltwater as some are better than others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 If you were determined to have a fixed spool the you might take a look at the Penn Slammer. I have a couple of the LiveLiner version (that's a bait runner to the carp heads) for livebaiting for bass. . Dan, I would back up Wedger as I have a couple of the Penn bait runner Slammers and the clutch system is second to none, and they are built for salt water....Marvelous for live baiting for bass....and great for the cod on the Ripps on a light rod...and what's more you can now purchase them in the UK Tomo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djredrupp Posted April 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Ask about their use in saltwater as some are better than others. A lot of them seem to be used by guys carping... so no salt water there! Need to have a proper browse on ebay - just dont want one thats all shiny on the outside, only to have corroded internals!!! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 If you were going to spend 'Shimano budget' then do the Penn Slammer Live Liner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 If you were going to spend 'Shimano budget' then do the Penn Slammer Live Liner I'll second that.... Tomo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djredrupp Posted April 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 after a quick trip to wessex angling, weve settled for a Shimano Hyperloop 6000, which sounds more like a time machine than a fishing reel.... Kept it simple, with front drag, no baitrunner system to corrode up in the salt water! And a nice new rod to go with it Cheers for the help guys! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnasher Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 Ask about their use in saltwater as some are better than others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Nash Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 (edited) I have been reading this threade with interest and am wondering if there is a difference between the standard SLAMMER and the LIVE LINER? It's nearly time to tart up my fishing box :-) and does anyone have any experience of this one? http://www.planetseafishing.com/reviews/P70/ Edited April 13, 2012 by Graham Nash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 The Live Liner has a bait runner switch with it's own drag on the back to control live baits. The spool fighting drag is on the front. The main purpose I use them for is live baiting for bass but they also get used for plaice, and turbos where the runner drag shows you the bite. If you wish to have a look let me know. They are very strong! Used for many year for blue water game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Penn Slammers here My 560 live liner lifted 15lb of pollack and a 2lb black bream from a 180' deep wreck on my Hiro bass rod............. that was. of course. after the pirk on the bottom of my feathers parted from it's swivel with what I think was the daddy of the other two pollack. Rod bent from the butt plate to the second eye with the rest of it straight down Strong kit both rod and reel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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