I could probably afford a Stella but lets see this..

[NAGG]

Yeah i have caught 1.1m+ kimgys and there not something i will use a 2 pound rod, 2500 sienna reel and 8lb line

If i catch bigger fish offshore big tuna, marlin, mako it will be a team effort passing the rod around just so everyone gets a go and it aint a donut day

The bigger gear i use is 10, 12, 15kg overhead gear 100lb leader but thats trolling gear not something i stand around for hours holding

None of my gear is high quality, Penn Bait Runner, Shimano Sienna, cheap $60 rods, if i were to get a Stella it would be a one off

& btw - no one is saying that you need to buy a Stella either

Personal budgets always come into play ....... but that said , I'v never seen a cheap reel go the distance & expecting a $25 reel to match it up with kingies time & time again is just nuts ...... specially putting out that much drag (supposedly) .......
A video means bugger all mate ...... specially when it isn't even the same reel
This is just like your battery charger...... except you wont be blowing as much coin.

Chris

[Dignity]

Yeah those videos are same brand but different model they are the SW 4000 mine is SG 5000

So the smaller reels have a decent ball style handle but the next size up has the smaller paddle style handle. Was that an optional upgrade or is the video a con.

[bluefin59]

All I can say is in your situation maybe look at someone like FishingRus in parramatta they have a lot of budget stuff that will hold up to what you want with warranty and at great prices , or keep an eye on Mo tackle they also do specials on stuff all the time . The stuff bought from Alibaba and the like are garbage at best , but of course you won’t understand that so carry on . Matt
Have a look on here it may help https://fishingrus.com.au/product-category/reels/

[Corry]

Ironically, these reels look the same as the one I just got delivered as part of my members pack with Addict Fishing, except they have Addict Fishing written on them and it's a 3000. I'll interestingly pull it apart to see what the insides look like, but I'm thinking it'll be the same as my Sustains.

[gazza2006au]

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[gazza2006au]

Reel is not spectacular the quality of reel is about that of a ebay chinese reel, a bit loose on the tolerances, it may whitstand a kingy we will see

Trying to get the boat out next week hopefully get some winter salmon or a lone kingy and get this reel spinning

[NAGG]

Back to the title ......

I could probably afford a Stella but lets see this..

Yeh I could understand the title if you went & bought a Certate instead ...... $600-$700 saving but still ended up with an awesome reel .
Be interested to hear how long it lasts .

Chris

[stevej]

For the cost of a days fishing it’s not worth the risk when a oversized $99 penn Spinfisher could do the job

also don’t like the idea of leaving fish with 50m of braid and a circle hook left in them all for a look at me reason on ausfish

[Dignity]

For the cost of a days fishing it’s not worth the risk when a oversized $99 penn Spinfisher could do the job

also don’t like the idea of leaving fish with 50m of braid and a circle hook left in them all for a look at me reason on ausfish

Up my way everytime a pelican is found with hooks in it's beak we're blamed for leaving the stuff lying around.

[Volvo]

Would one say Braid is more evil in this regard than Mono ??..

[NAGG]

Would one say Braid is more evil in this regard than Mono ??..

I wouldn't

It will take a long time for mono to break down enough to break up ..... it could be years

But yes - most braid will last longer .

Chris

[gazza2006au]

Gee Steve you exagerate a lot when was your last fish caught with 50 meters of line? I'll wait

[stevej]

again gary being a flog and ignoring the point, the fellas at the hull truth start ignoring you too ?
Guess you truely have run out of forums to shitpost on

focus on the statement if you can

"For the cost of a days fishing it’s not worth the risk when a oversized $99 penn Spinfisher could do the job"

"why even risk leaving a fish trailing braid of 1 -1000m"



most people cant afford stellas and you dont need a stella for this type of fishing, good luck to anyone that can

[stevej]

Would one say Braid is more evil in this regard than Mono ??..

both are bad, wasnt implying one wasnt.
just dont have mono on anything but my beach gear

[gazza2006au]

So u make a statement i call it out than u make out it was theretical now you turn it on me posting shit?

Come on Steve don't make shit up than i have nothing to reply to