FushLups 0 Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 I've got a penn sports, want to get a better overhead, I've got an older abu 6000 reel, but want something a bit tougher, smoother etc to target bigger snapper, and be able to handle mullies, gummies etc from the boat.Thinking tekota 600, TLD 20, or possibly even saltist 20H?Your thoughts and recommendations are appreciated. I guess it would be spooled with 30lb braid for a guess.....Ta Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FushLups 0 Posted September 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 PS - Rod is a penn sports 8-10kg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vb4me 1 Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Thats some pretty serious gear your after for snapper. I have a penn 220 gto on a 10-15kg rod and that was overkill even for large snapper. Almost like winching them in I think the line used was only 10kg mono. Just depends on how else you are gonna use the gear I suppose as to what you should purchase. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FushLups 0 Posted September 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 They have pretty huge line capacities on them. You are right they would be overkill on the snapper, but I would assume they are on the right target for gummys, mullies, kingies etc.Anyway, just getting a feel as to which reel is recommended in that kinda $200 price range for an overhead....alternatively I stick with my Abu 6000 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest davidm#2 Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 a good quallity abu 7000 would handle any of those species. not sure about the kingies thoughspooled with 20lb mono Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vb4me 1 Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Mate if your goin for that bigger stuff then an upgrade is definitely on the ccards for ya. Good luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest AC Hardfronts Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Shimano - Charter special..Cheap, leverdrag, level wind. Good rep.Cant go wrong!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coonta kinta 1 Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Landbased or boat? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
statesquider 0 Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 He said boat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coonta kinta 1 Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Ahhh, Yes..... So he did TR2000 Charter Special, although dont expect to be casting too far with it. Or an ABU 7, 9, or 10000 if casting is required. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FushLups 0 Posted September 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Cheers guys, might check out the charter special Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shark_Fisho 1 Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Saltist 30, trinidad 30, tekotas and charter specials are great reels as well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mwilson 1 Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 I'd got the charter special or if you want to spend a little extra for a slightly more refined reel the tekota.I use the small 500 model this for snapper and its smooth as and more than capable for bigger reds.If you run braid or some of the low diametre lines you get plenty on the spool.For kings I would save up a bit and get a dedicated outfit, I use tld 20 and penn sports and its a nice rig for the money I paid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adamibinfishin 224 Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 howdy fushlups,i have a brand new tld 15 bulkfilled with braid and a wind-on leader which has hardly been used mate if your interested.its a spare reel which i dont use.also has the handle upgrade.just line,leader and handle upgrade cost me $160,yours for $200 quick sale.cheers adamibinfishin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matt01 0 Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Just ordered a Saltist Lever Drag 30H and looks fantasticGood price too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest big lizard Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Charter specials puke................. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rangfish 1 Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Shimano calcutta TE series overhead reels are a very good little overhead. Also shimano TlDs are god and the daiwa saltists are a gun snapper reel i try to go as light as possible on snapper though. using a six kilo rod and ten pound braid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest matty_G Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Go the tekota mate..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fishnfreak 0 Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 I use a Tekota 600 and it is perfect for what i use it for, it is matched to a Penn Mariner plus rod Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FushLups 0 Posted September 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 Had a quick look tonight at my local tackle shop, I played with the tekota 600 and the saltist 20ha levelwind, I def preferred the feeling of the saltist and the handle seems to move alot smoother.... anyone got a saltist? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matt01 0 Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 should get my new lever drag saltist any day nowIll let you know what its like Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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