wishing2Bfishing 0 Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 i have a Snyder Glass Fish Striker MT8144 on which i have a Shimano baitrunner 6500b spooled with 30lb mono. im going to buy another spool and put 50lb braid on it as well. Im looking for a lighter surf rod that can still handle a big mulloway but would be good for throwing big metal slugs and the like around. any suggestions??im looking at buying a bigger spin reel to put on the snyder glass and chucking the baitrunner onto the lighter rod. the reel i am looking at is one of those big Fin Nor offshore reels, anyone used these? i hear they are pretty good. any other reels i should be looking at? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rooboy123 9 Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 My mate has one of those fin nor reels. He likes it, and I don't think he has had any trouble with it. They are heavy, but sometimes you want a big heavy and strong reel. Can't use these fancy ci4, air rotor, zion body bream reels for everything!!!!!!I know he took braid off his and went back to mono, but I think that was a personal thing, no fault of the reel. Don't know about the rods mate. To me they are a personal choice, you might not like what I do. I would probably check out a Wilson or silstar power tip. Have fun shopping!! wishing2Bfishing 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ausea 4 Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 I had the fin nor 75 and they are ok,they have a massive drag which you’ll never use to the max.With the rod i’ll send you a PM when stock turns up at this shop that i’m waiting on to arrive.Beautiful rod for mulloway at a very affordable price.http://www.fishingworld.com.au/news/pros-give-fin-nor-offshore-thumbs-up wishing2Bfishing 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ausea 4 Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 As you can see the shorter the rod the bigger the advantage the fisherman has.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PJpgFLMZXQ wishing2Bfishing 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Red Bull Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 The shorter rod was advantageous there,on that beach devoid of swell,but when theres a swell,or a big "shore dump",you need to keep your line out of it the best you can........... a 7 foot rod is no match for 10 or 12 in that scenario Granted,each rod have their own merits,and are best suited to match the conditions at any given time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boondocksaints 0 Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 always more of an advantage with a longer rod land based, please (except boat) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hugo 120 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Have a look at the long cast reels offered up by shimano and Daiwa (Saltiga surf, emblem pro, windcast etc, depending on your budget). Balance up nicely with 8144's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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