Dylbaa 174 Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 As the title suggests, just purchased a 15kg overhead roller tip rod for tuna and sharks, looking to get a reliable reel at a budget price if there is such a thing I have my eye on the fin nor biscayne in the 20 size, or the penn squall, I think I'm going to go with 50lb braid for line with a topshot of mono Any further suggestions from more experienced game fishos? Also coild be open to looking at second hand reels too, cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rybak 622 Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 Take your rod to one of the tackle site sponsors & match a reel to it. I'm sure they will look after you regarding price!! There are a heap of different reels that can be suggested but at the end it is the one that you are comfortable with. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 725 Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 I haven't done much tuna or shark fishing, but I can certainly recommend the Penn Squall. Although I imagine you're thinking about the lever drag model, I have a Squall 25N star drag that is a brilliant reel, use it for heavy surfcasting and if I get a chance to do some tuna trolling I'm sure it would do well on smaller to medium tuna, just not enough capacity for barrels. I've been a lifelong fan of Penn reels, well built and the best drag in the business, IMO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adamibinfishin 224 Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Buy the best you can afford buddy. I have recently topshotted a few of my reels. Makes good sense 4sure!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Luke5600 61 Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 As the title suggests, just purchased a 15kg overhead roller tip rod for tuna and sharks, looking to get a reliable reel at a budget price if there is such a thing I have my eye on the fin nor biscayne in the 20 size, or the penn squall, I think I'm going to go with 50lb braid for line with a topshot of mono Any further suggestions from more experienced game fishos? Also coild be open to looking at second hand reels too, cheers Could probably pick up a penn senator around the 4/0 range for around the $100 mark, should match up quite nicely with the rod you have and you can't knock the trusty old senators Heres two links I found on ebay, I don't know either of the sellers so can't really comment on the condition of the reels themselves but look to be in fairly good nick http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Penn-Senator-6-0-Big-Game-Reel-/172002184276?hash=item280c210c54:g:MRoAAOSwkZhWS5Y5 This one needs a few parts re added onto it but you should be able to source them, fairly cheap for a 6/0 senator as well http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Penn-Senator-Size-4-0-Never-Used-/381427762067?hash=item58ceddc393:g:HawAAOSwdvpWEeRD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Knackers 696 Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 I had a few of the old Daiwa Sealine reels, a 47H (level wind), 400 and a 900. I didn't realise until recently that they are considered as a generally bullet proof star drag reel with a metal body and stainless/brass gears. A lot of people rate them above the old senators for strength. Get some carbonetex drag washers and bobs your mothers brother. Other that that I have caught some decent fish on my TLD25 and seen some huge fish (marlin) caught on TLD50s. I now have a Tyronos 30 for what you want to do and it is great. On special at BCF for less than $200 so I had to get it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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