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Re: Budget high speed spin reel ($80 - $120) for casting metal?
Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2021 6:22 pm
by Don Fisher
Sooo did you buy a reel? Haha
Re: Budget high speed spin reel ($80 - $120) for casting metal?
Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2021 7:53 pm
by Sebb
Don Fisher wrote: ↑Mon Apr 19, 2021 6:22 pm
Sooo did you buy a reel? Haha
Haha not yet, waiting for mrs approval.
Also, still deciding between Sedona 4000 or Elite Max 40. Both are $99 at the moment.
Watched YouTube videos and there's a review on Daiwa Legalis LT CH, only then I realised that there are many high gear models that don't come in to Aus.
For example, I saw in Digitaka, they have Legalis, exceler, etc in high gear.
Re: Budget high speed spin reel ($80 - $120) for casting metal?
Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2021 10:38 pm
by Tackleberry
What is this word approval you speak of
Re: Budget high speed spin reel ($80 - $120) for casting metal?
Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 5:14 am
by Sebb
Tackleberry wrote: ↑Mon Apr 19, 2021 10:38 pm
What is this word approval you speak of
Haha
There's family budgeting going on, so I gotta be careful.
Re: Budget high speed spin reel ($80 - $120) for casting metal?
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 8:21 pm
by Sebb
So I've narrowed it down to either:
Abu Garcia elite max 40 at $99 currently on sale at Anaconda or Dinga, or
Legalis LT 4000 XH from Japan at $120
From past experience with Abu Garcia MGX anti reverse issue, I am leaning towards Legalis 6BB and weigh 245gm.
Should I fill it with 20lb braid? Or 15lb braid?
Re: Budget high speed spin reel ($80 - $120) for casting metal?
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 11:22 pm
by Tackleberry
I use 10 lb braid with a 20 lb wind on leader with fg knot 9' rod in the surf have been four years no problems
Re: Budget high speed spin reel ($80 - $120) for casting metal?
Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2021 8:21 pm
by Sebb
Was going to get Legalis LT high gear from Japan but apparently it's spring holiday there at the moment and they won't process or deliver for another two weeks. So I'm gonna get Abu Garcia elite max 40 tomorrow.
I have 20lb jbraid x4 at home from my old reel. I remember it wasn't that good. What do you think of jbraid x4? Will it be good enough for casting metal? It's not as smooth or round as x8.
Or should I spend $40-$60 to get a good braid?
Re: Budget high speed spin reel ($80 - $120) for casting metal?
Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2021 9:40 pm
by Tackleberry
It's only salmon fishing and 30 40 or 50 g metals give it a go can't hurt long as you can get 80 to 110 yards not a problem that and sometimes they are right at Your Feet within 20 to 30 yards
Re: Budget high speed spin reel ($80 - $120) for casting metal?
Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2021 11:02 pm
by Sebb
Tackleberry wrote: ↑Fri Apr 30, 2021 9:40 pm
It's only salmon fishing and 30 40 or 50 g metals give it a go can't hurt long as you can get 80 to 110 yards not a problem that and sometimes they are right at Your Feet within 20 to 30 yards
Yeah true. Thanks, I'll try with the jbraid x4 and see if it can cast that far without issues.
Re: Budget high speed spin reel ($80 - $120) for casting metal?
Posted: Sat May 01, 2021 11:52 am
by Sebb
Bought the Abu Garcia elite max 40 from Anaconda at $99
And double clutch 60 for $5!!
Saw it in the clearance box and only one. I even checked with the guy if it's correct (thought someone threw it in there), but the guy scanned it and legit $5!
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