Reply With Quotelook into the Okuma high speed spinning reels. not sure on model, but they price around $160ish. 6.4:1. load this with 80lb braid and you'd be set.
as for rods.... something around 15kg should do at about 7ft.
Hi Fellow ausfish members,
I am planning my first trip to swains reef in october. Interested in hearing any recommendations for a tough heavy duty spinning reel and rod that I can use for bottom bashing from the mother ship and casting in the shallows from a dory.
look into the Okuma high speed spinning reels. not sure on model, but they price around $160ish. 6.4:1. load this with 80lb braid and you'd be set.
as for rods.... something around 15kg should do at about 7ft.
Maybe something multi purpose like shimano baitrunner say 6500. tough as nails.
Re: New Ausfish Member
Just back from USA and bought a new shimano 6500B baitrunner for $119 in Denver. Braid was also about half the price of what it costs in Oz. Now looking for a rod. Only 12 days to go before we head out to swains
Hey mate welcome to the forum!
Cam
Australian Native Fish VidsSpecialize in Terapontida's, Perches, Cods, Gobies & Gudgeons
Hey jc check out the Nitro Godzilla 10-15kg spin rod. I used this at swains last week with a stella 8000, bloody awesome rod. 2 piece aerospace graphite, its lite enought in the tip to throw soft plastics but has heaps of bottom end. Mine cost $260 from Jone's Tackle.
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