new reel needed

Need some advice i know shit about reels except my lovely kmart gear lol alright i want a boat reel for general purpose use not that sambo shit my budget is $600 any advice if your give a price Ryan pretend its for someone else not me i dont want a 50% mark up

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Overhead - TN16N Trinidad

Mon, 2008-04-28 07:59

That would fit in the budget and is a beaut reel - bouttime has one if you wanted any better info, but having fished with him it seems perfect for Driftbaiting, bottom bouncing and trolling. Would easily handle a big sambo if one happened to come along as well. Saw Steve knock over a BIG ray that he had tail hooked (would have been 1.5+m across and the reel didn't miss a beat)Steve did though.

For spin, most people will say SPheros but I have never used one so can't comment. Twinpower 6000 is pretty good though and I think similar in price.
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Good choice Simon

Mon, 2008-04-28 11:28

I wouldn't mind one of those Trinidads. They look great.

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I've been using a Torium 16

Mon, 2008-04-28 16:00

I've been using a Torium 16 on a t-curve 200 for a couple of years now and it has been brilliant. Running 50lb xds braid. Nice and light. Trolled with it as well, just need a mono wind on. Should fit the budget well.

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We obviously pay you too much! hehehe

Mon, 2008-04-28 18:14

Cheers Mitta79

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Whats that Kim your giving

Mon, 2008-04-28 19:23

Whats that Kim your giving me a raise YIPPEE CHEERS SHAG

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What type

Mon, 2008-04-28 19:55

 

What type of reel are you after , spin or overhead , lever drag or star , 2 speed or 1 , braid or mono , with that budget you can look at a shitload of good reels .

 

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Over head there Maverick

Mon, 2008-04-28 20:22

Over head there Maverick prefer lever drag with braid thanks guys for the advice CHEERS SHAG

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shimano 30a

Mon, 2008-04-28 20:31

hey shag give the 30a 2speed shimano if ya plannin on fishin deep ,there under 400 i think so with braid probably around your price,or maybe a tyronos 30 2sp the latter slightly heavier cheers craig