Overhead reels if money wasn’t an issue

[baitable]

What is the creme del la creme of overhead reels if budget wasn’t an issue? Must be high speed, great corrosion resistance, lever drag, easy to source spares and smooth drag. My torsa might be on her last legs after 8 years....

On the short list:
daiwa dogfight overhead or saltiga overhead.
Hunt down another torsa 20/16
Any other recommendations?

[Volvo]

Which one ticklesyour fancy, must be comfy with it.

[NAGG]

What is the creme del la creme of overhead reels if budget wasn’t an issue? Must be high speed, great corrosion resistance, lever drag, easy to source spares and smooth drag. My torsa might be on her last legs after 8 years....

On the short list:
daiwa dogfight overhead or saltiga overhead.
Hunt down another torsa 20/16
Any other recommendations?

I own two of the Daiwa Saltiga's … a little baby 15H for micro jigging & a a 35N SJ for more serious stuff - These are magnificent reels hands down but they are star drag and give you a much better control over lever drags due to the micro adjustments …… these are jig reels though with a lock up feature . Love them both

Chris

[Dirtyfuzz]

You did say if budget wasn’t an issue
Accurate ATD-30 ATD


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[EdBerg]

For myself I am partial to the Okuma Makaira, they do a gold version and a gunmetal SEa version. the latter has more freespool due to different bearings. Reels are a subjective thing in that what I like in a reel might be the total opposite of some else's idea of a nice reel. So probably good idea to go around a few stores, put them in your hand and have a feel, go away and do some research/reviews and then decide.

Lots to choose from out there. I used to think that the Tiagras were something I would like to own till I did the above and ruled them out as well as the Fin-Nors and Penn's Inter's. Whilst those may be good reels they did nothing to inspire me to part with some cash, so each to his own I guess.

[Ducksnutz]

Alutecnos gorilla 12 for me. Had mine for 4 years now and is still as smooth as the day I bought her and has taken some punishment.

[baitable]

just had a look at the Accurate ATD-30 ATD but was hoping for greater retrieve ratio or the same as the torsa... thanks for suggestion though

[Getout]

Alutecnos gorilla 12 for me. Had mine for 4 years now and is still as smooth as the day I bought her and has taken some punishment.
I have a couple of these too. Brilliant reel with heaps of smooth drag pressure.

[baitable]

I have a couple of these too. Brilliant reel with heaps of smooth drag pressure.

Thanks looking into them now- i wonder how easy it would be to get spares for this italian reel....

[baitable]

Alutecnos gorilla 12 for me. Had mine for 4 years now and is still as smooth as the day I bought her and has taken some punishment.

out if interest did you buy local or import over from US?

[banshee]

Just curious as to why high speed and no star drag?

[Ducksnutz]

out if interest did you buy local or import over from US?
Imported mate from Italy which is where they’re made. Worked out to be $100 cheaper than the US. If you jump on flea bay and search Alutecnos gorilla world wide you’ll see some reputable Italian companies with terrific feedback. PayPal solves the anxiety of purchasing from a foreign country. The Italian postage service is as good as Japans. They took about 10 days after payment to arrive with updates of tracking from start to signature on arrival. They are very easy to service yourself.

[baitable]

Just curious as to why high speed and no star drag?

I prefer letting the fish pick up and run with the bait, i find it easier with the lever drag to push the lever to the preset to set the hooks then bump over pre set if the fish is taking too much line or is in really rough country.

[banshee]

I prefer letting the fish pick up and run with the bait, i find it easier with the lever drag to push the lever to the preset to set the hooks then bump over pre set if the fish is taking too much line or is in really rough country.

I was going to try and talk you into a star drag but your reasoning is pretty good,a star drag will not enjoy being engaged if the fish takes of hard and you wont get the cushioning effect of a cam engagement.The lever drag takes a lot out of the equation but I always liked the look of the Accurate.The problem could be parts when you need them.

[Lovey80]

A mate of mine recently sent off his Accurates to NZ to be serviced. Was a PITA with NZ customs assuming they were new imports and held them waiting for GST to be paid. He said the same crew that serviced them are setting up shop in Australia soon, so that won’t be a problem moving forward.

i just got a Saltiga 2 speed lever drag. So far so good, with only a few big rays to test it. Can’t wait to get some XXL Wahoo on it to really try it out.

[reggy]

I have a Jigging Master PE5 narrow. Bought it about 8 years ago and have taken it to the Swains reef or Coral Sea once a year for 7 days. It is a joy to fish with all day, has plenty of drag being a twin drag reel and has never had a problem.
It cost me $750.00 back then. They are about $900.00 now.119242

[blacklab]

I have a Jigging Master PE5 narrow. Bought it about 8 years ago and have taken it to the Swains reef or Coral Sea once a year for 7 days. It is a joy to fish with all day, has plenty of drag being a twin drag reel and has never had a problem.
It cost me $750.00 back then. They are about $900.00 now.119242

Reel nice reel there Reggy,, luv the handle

Col

[reggy]

Yes Col. Very similar to the grip on your 113h custom. I have a 113h with a Tib frame, stainless gear sleeve, modified drag.
I wanted to get a Tiburon frame for my 2/0 also but Tiburon stopped shipping to Oz ? The 2/0 probably doesn't`t need it anyway, with its 6 screw stand and 6 posts.
cheers
Greg

[blacklab]

Hi Greg, Funny you mention that actually, While my boat restorations are having a break at the minute, I have been finishing of a few project reels.
I'm doing 1 more standard 113h and a 113h wide version, both with Tiburon frames and s/s gear and the s/s double dog set up. I've swapped the old chrome over brass spools for a couple of second hand red aluminium spools which will save a fair bit of weight, and will mean I can cast them as well. the other one I'm doing is an old Squidder, I got a narrow Tiburon frame and spool for that and I will use that for casting small lures.
To cut a long story short, while Tiburon wont deliver direct to Aussie, I'm using a bloke in The U.S who has a business tricking up reels and has a whole heap of second hand Tiburon frames and spools, he is currently getting me a 113h wide Tiburon frame. The freight is a killer, but i load up with parts off him and get one lot shipped over. My next project will be a 114h which I'm kitting out with a narrow frame, so I always have a project or two on the go.
I'm very interested in what they are doing at the moment, there's a bloke just finalising the internals for a .... 2 speed 113h, I had to put my name down for that, just the idea of it intrigued me.... let me know if you have a need for anything, I can always put you on to him.....

Col

[reggy]

Yes, you can have a lot of fun with old PENNs. I know what you mean about the freight from USA now. It hurts! I used to have a 6/0 with an aluminium frame. It was a stock PENN frame. Yes, alloy spools are a must. I think I know who you mean with the frames etc...I am a member on Alan Tani (Basto).
I have been very involved with my DAM Quick reels recently. DAM, PENN and ABU are my main interests these days.
Good luck with all your projects.
Greg

[blacklab]

Hi Greg, Yes I'm on that site too, I've been dealing with Randy, he really looks after you. For instance, I wanted two aluminium spools for my standard width 113h's, My tiburon frames are silver, so he came up with 2 aluminium, second hand red anniversary spools for $45 each, Yes, freight and conversion is on that as well, but that's why I'll add a bunch of stuff with it, like a new handle for my pimped up Squidder reel.
But in all honesty, I think apart from putting out the internationals when after bigger stuff, 90% of the time I will only be fishing with my pimped up old Penns. But it fair peeves some of the blokes off I fish with, that have forked out a fair bit of coin on Stella's and the likes, but that makes me grin a whole lot more !! .
All the best
Col

[fishtragic]

A mate kept telling me to borrow his Trinidad 30 so I eventually took it to FNQ and gave it a work out on some serious critters and I've got to say I was really impressed with it's performance. Not sure if it's classed as high speed though.