help with some new overheads

[fishman7]

hi guys
i looking at buying 2 overhead reels for me and my son i was looking at gt330 or a gt320 penn.which one would be the best. i want them for bottom fishing snapper,morwong ect between 10 fms to 70 fms and also some rods penns could you please give me some help as i have not use to many overheads.
thanks
danny

[jimmyjam]

hey yeah i just bought a cheap 220 the other day for bashing round on the bottom but a few mates have 330's there the go and there a pretty good quality reel i hear... I don't know how long my 220 will last though...it was very cheap...but it will do. 8-)

[Robbo_Townsville]

My mate just purchased a TR200G Shimano for $100. Basic reel, but for the price and the 10 year warranty not bad.

[darryl_l]

Penn gt330 is very good reel I have had one for a number of years and have caught everything from bottom dwellers to 25kg Northern Bluefin Tuna live baiting

Darryl L

[fishman7]

hi guys
thank for your help the 330 sounds like the one to get.
cheers
danny

[Pual]

Sounds like you have not used overheads much, so going with the level wind is a good idea and yes they are a good reel usually at a good price but don't forget to shop around and be prepared to haggle. A lot of times this reel is offered as a combo (with a rod), usually the rods are not much but its a start.
A word of warning with level winds keep your fingers clear as the level wind lays the line or line comes off the reel, I had the unfortunate experience of being hammered whilst dropping down, excitedly went to grab the outfit to strike and got my little finger jammed in between the level wind and the side plate. Fortunately the 30lb line broke. Had to get the screw driver and lever my finger free. Exciting but painful, lesson learned. Damm I wish I had of seen that fish!!!
Hope this is usefull.
Enjoy your fishing
Pual

[ancienttinnie]

The 330gti is a great reel but has one drawback for new users, after every use make sure you oil the levelwind worm and pawl. If you do this the reel will be trouble free for years and be a pleasure to use, if you don't you may find yourself with a hefty repair bill ($60 - $80) when the pawl and worm wear abnormally and fail on a big fish. I have seen them fail in as little as 6 months with reasonable use. Also have the reel serviced every 6 - 8 months if you are using it a couple of times or more a month.