mrfish 327 Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Hey all, got about 150$ to get a new reel for my general purpose boat rod. Just wondering if any one has any opinion on what would be a good reel to get. It'll be for targeting mullies and snaps. What size reel and what pound braid are people using these days. 15 lb braid be enough or would you recommend 20 lb?Opinions and advice welcomed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brenton 637 Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Shimano Symetre 4000 and 20lb braid would see you right if your dunking baits,if lures and a graphite rod i'd go the 3000 and 15lb braid. cheers brenton mrfish 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Luke5600 61 Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Yeah the symetre would be a good bet, I have a 4000 series symetre with 20lb braid that I caught a 20kg eagle ray with relative ease mrfish 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southie THE BANGA 2,304 Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Symetre for me aswell... mrfish 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brenton 637 Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 There is a spooled up daiwa freams on site atm,that might be worth a look. cheers brenton Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hugo 120 Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Brenton has nailed it with either a 3000 or 4000 sized reel. No need to go bigger than these reels as they have around 7-8kg drag and enough line capacity of either 15 or 20lb braid to tame any snapper. Only reason to go bigger would be if these reel sizes don't balance with your rod. Not much difference in line diametre between 15 and 20lb braids, I have both breaking strains on all my 3 -4k sized reels and most break above their rated breaking strain. I mainly use tuff line and it has never failed (just my knots). mrfish 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just Me 0 Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Stradic 3000 $169 at R&A Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Damo67 6 Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Shimano Symetre 4000 and 20lb braid would see you right if your dunking baits' date='if lures and a graphite rod i'd go the 3000 and 15lb braid. cheers brenton[/quote']have to agree here. I think the Symetre are fantastic value for money. The 2500 has 5kg dragCheers Damian mrfish 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ausea 4 Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 You mention >>>>> "It'll be for targeting mullies and snaps"It will depend on what comes along and picks up the bait,so be prepared and have a larger reel which can handle whatever is at the other end. The Pflueger SALT reels come in under $130 and you can choose the size you want,5 sizes to choose from.http://www.fishingwholesalers.com.au/pflueger-salt-5000-9kg-drag/ mrfish 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mrfish 327 Posted June 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Thanks for the replies, gives me something to think about. I usually like to fish light so am leaning towards a 300 with 15lb but i need to see them in reel life so its iff to the shop for me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yakmando 49 Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 If you like light, like me, go a symtre 3000 with 10lb. That's plenty heavy for the species mentioned. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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