Guest pin point Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 hey guys i recently got my penn rod back and i wanna get a new reel, im not sure on what reel i need, heres the rods specs http://www.jarviswalker.com.au/browse/rods/penn-rods/pinpoint-tournament/pinpoint-tournament-ppt-58-bcl.html (its the 701spx) im looking for a reel that could be used for shoolies through to redfin. the rod is rated 3/6kg but its really sensitivecheers luke Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brenton 637 Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 Whats your budget?2500 Shimano Slade 60bucks,Sienna80 bucks,Daiwa CY 120bucks etc etc. cheers brenton Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest pin point Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 oh yeah umm $100/$140 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest davidm#2 Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 i would go the Daiwa cy2000, very smooth and lightor maybe a bit bigger if going for schooliescheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brenton 637 Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 davidm#2 wrote:i would go the Daiwa cy2000, very smooth and lightor maybe a bit bigger if going for schooliescheersYep and i'd still stick with the 2000 if its going to double as your bream rod because anything heavier is a pain and as you know plenty of good schoolies have been caught on the bream gear. cheers brenton Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest pin point Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 thanks for that guys, ill pop into hotf in the next week or so and price it then, i might even buy it off mo tackle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest pin point Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 ok, heres the few reels im trying to decide on, http://www.rayannes.com.au/daiwa-shimano-reels-australia/rods-reels/penn/penn-affinity-spin-reels-129ea/ or http://www.rayannes.com.au/daiwa-shimano-reels-australia/rods-reels/daiwa/daiwa-spin-reels/daiwa-cy-spin-reels-from-only-99-95/ im leaning towards the cy2000 as its abit cheaper, but im happy waiting a little longer if the affinity is gonna be better in the long run Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urhookedfish 12 Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 This is what I would be getting if I were you. This is very similar to the SOL...Top little reel. Way better than the CY or Affinity IMO :)http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Daiwa-Capricorn-2500-XTC-Spinning-Fishing-Reel-NEW-/370354712334?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item563adc6f0e#ht_1785wt_930 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dubs The Tackle Man 0 Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 Carefull buying stuff over the net often no warrenty comes with these reels and you end up being screwed over.Anyways you guys should be supporting your locals not some overseas mob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urhookedfish 12 Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 Dubs The Tackle Man wrote:Carefull buying stuff over the net often no warrenty comes with these reels and you end up being screwed over.Anyways you guys should be supporting your locals not some overseas mobHey Dubs, yes you should be carefull on Ebay, but Ive had nothing but success with it so far. I only buy off the large Power sellers.I didnt make mention of this and probably should have, but there are such great buys and you dont pay for a middle man, ie a tackle store.I guess I am providing a kind of service in which a Tackle store would do buy recommending the size brand and model of the reel.I think PP could definately do well with this reel although well pointed out that our Tackle stores do need our support as well.I do support my tackle stores when it comes to tackle ie leads, hooks etc, but use the buying tool that is Ebay to save me some dollars.Its definately Buyer beware and yes if it packs it in you have no warranty to fall back on. That has never worried me when buying DAIWA though, but would be more concerning if buying a less reliable brand.PS Dubs. I will be down the local Tackle shop tonight or tommorow stocking up on sinkers, pillies and what ever else I need in the next day or two...its not all net stuff for me.lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest pin point Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 ahk cheers uhf, ill pop into the tacklestores and see what is available when and wherecheers luke Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dubs The Tackle Man 0 Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 To true mate, I know of two blokes that brought brand new saltigas never used and they shagged themselves within 2 trips had to pay for the repair ened up costing more than a brand new australian 1.I dont agree with internet buying never done it, If everything was on the internet which it is fast going that way I wouldnt have a job and neither would half the blokes on here, so in saying that I still think you should support your local weather it be bait hooks snkers or reels and rods even cars and food.Keep it in Australia Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urhookedfish 12 Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 Thats intersting about the Saltiga's - do you think they were in fact used reels that had been put under some serious strain but labelled as new, or do you just think they were unusually suspect from manufacture?Those things are such presicion engineered peices of machinery,I find it strange for Saltiga's to just up and cactus themselves??Are they the only Saltiga's you have heard of breaking down.Was that the 4500 or 6500 or dogfight.oh I would love a Dogfight. But man are they heavy and overkill for anything that I could dream of landing? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dubs The Tackle Man 0 Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 Just 6500gt saltigas the normals, they had sealing problems salt water got in and ate it away, have seen an australian 1 do the same but the bloke doesnt look after his gear at all, reckons if you pay so much for a reel shouldnt have to.I have a dog fight its an un reel fishing reel slays anything that it comes across Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest pin point Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 yeah mate i was definantly gonna buy it from a local tackle store, whichever one is the cheapest but ill probably go to home of the fisherman or ray and annes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dubs The Tackle Man 0 Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 I know these days with the credit crunch and how hard money is to come by these days and when the stuff on the net is a considereable amount cheaper its sometimes hard. Just chucked it out there.good work Pinpoint support your local mate they'll appreciate it for sure Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urhookedfish 12 Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 Isnt it amazing that some people pay top dollar for a reel and then expect it to work after dunking it in the water, never washing it down and just treating em like crap.If I spend the money, I treat it like a high end car, always wash it, polish it with cloth only not car polish, and put it out of harms way on my dedicated fishing rod rack...I used to leave my top end reels in their bags, but was getting sick of taking em in and out of the bag every few weeks or so.anyway I like to have my combos set up and ready to fish...but Gee I like to look after them. :ohmy: :ohmy: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest pin point Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 yeah i have been cleaning my reel outs recently alot, ever two weeks i try to take it apart and clean it/oil and replace washers if need be etc but with my new one i wont be taking it apart myself, too scared ill break it or lose something. ill just take it down to the tackleshop and pay them to do it to be on the safe side Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dubs The Tackle Man 0 Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 same mate always in there reel and rod bags washed off and dryed after every use even fresh water Ill still wash me gear I figure I have thousands of dollars worth of stuff I better look after it otherwise Ive wasted me money.Man I have me own tackle shop at home just thinking of it, but its easy to do working in a tackle store, I find my self buying something everyday Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urhookedfish 12 Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 pin point wrote:yeah i have been cleaning my reel outs recently alot, ever two weeks i try to take it apart and clean it/oil and replace washers if need be etc but with my new one i wont be taking it apart myself, too scared ill break it or lose something. ill just take it down to the tackleshop and pay them to do it to be on the safe sidePP, I find that if you own middle of the range Daiwa's or Shimano's or better than middle of the range...ie ones wiht CRBB's, as long as you give them a rinse off after using in Salt water, you shouldnt really need to get em serviced. Its nice to do so, but Im finding my reels are lasting me five years or so atleast anyway and Ive never pulled one of them apart or paid for servicing.I know Maybe ive been bloody lucky.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest pin point Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 cool, the only saltwater fishing i will be doing is in the lake im pretty sure, starting to get into freshwater abit more, gettin sick of salt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vb4me 1 Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 urhookedfish wrote: pin point wrote: yeah i have been cleaning my reel outs recently alot, ever two weeks i try to take it apart and clean it/oil and replace washers if need be etc but with my new one i wont be taking it apart myself, too scared ill break it or lose something. ill just take it down to the tackleshop and pay them to do it to be on the safe sidePP, I find that if you own middle of the range Daiwa's or Shimano's or better than middle of the range...ie ones wiht CRBB's, as long as you give them a rinse off after using in Salt water, you shouldnt really need to get em serviced. Its nice to do so, but Im finding my reels are lasting me five years or so atleast anyway and Ive never pulled one of them apart or paid for servicing.I know Maybe ive been bloody lucky.. Pay good money so wanna look after stuff like that. I found a major advantage to the alvey is minimal maintenance. Good wash off, the odd drop of oil here and there and they'll last almost forever. My oldest spin reel is 2 1/2years old and the corrosion in that is shocking. Granted its not even a middle of the range reel but I do look after what I have and am quite disappointed at how old this reel looks already Quote Link to post Share on other sites
disturbed1 0 Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 ooops... you just reminded me vb4me, I just inherited 3 Alvey's from my old man which need maintainance, can hear some sand or corrosion crunching around in a couple of them. Alveys are new too me and i definately want to get stuck in and use them (especially after reading everyone in Whyalla posts ) any hints or tips servicing wise or is it all pretty much straight forward? any advice you can give is much appreciated- if i get too stuck with it all i can always get Del to help me out. Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 disturbed1 wrote:ooops... you just reminded me vb4me, I just inherited 3 Alvey's from my old man which need maintainance, can hear some sand or corrosion crunching around in a couple of them. Alveys are new too me and i definately want to get stuck in and use them (especially after reading everyone in Whyalla posts ) any hints or tips servicing wise or is it all pretty much straight forward? any advice you can give is much appreciated- if i get too stuck with it all i can always get Del to help me out. Cheers. Just pull it apart and lay the parts out in a straight line ( there wont be many ) on some clean paper, being wary of anything like springs that will fly off when they come loose.Clean and re-oil/grease them as you reassemble and you wont lose any and have them all in the right spots Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vb4me 1 Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 Basically it will just be a pulldown of parts. Spool off the backing plate which is probably where any sand has accumulated. Just keep everything in order on disassembly is about the only tip I can give as they really are a very basic setup. When I did mine I gave everything a cleanup with turps then hot water and detergent. A re oil on reassembly and it is sweet as. Jump on the alvey website as there is a little bit of info there on maintenance of reels concerning the use of grease and/or oil.Good luck mate. It aint that hard but you will end up with something that will outlast anything else on the market today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
disturbed1 0 Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 Thanks very much guys- i havnt pulled them apart yet and i thought they were pretty simple from what people have told me but i have never seen the insides of one, always good to ask someone who owns and uses one. thanks again.cheers.Instead of sending you both karma i will pray to the fishing gods that you both catch a 30lb snapper :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vb4me 1 Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 I'll take that over a karma point any day. You'll be right. Just think of an alvey as the old holden red motor in a sea of efi v6's Quote Link to post Share on other sites
disturbed1 0 Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 hahaha- no worries mate- im a big fan of the holden red motors- i used to own a couple of EH's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 disturbed1 wrote:i will pray to the fishing gods that you both catch a 30lb snapper :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:Can you pray that this one is smaller than the one I get on Monday in the same spot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
disturbed1 0 Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 I can do that mate!!!- i will also pray that i never see your carp photo again- although i know i will Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vb4me 1 Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 afishyfish wrote: disturbed1 wrote: i will pray to the fishing gods that you both catch a 30lb snapper :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:Can you pray that this one is smaller than the one I get on Monday in the same spot I think ive seen this somewhere before If its worth showin once its worth showin.....................times Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest pin point Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 vb4me wrote: afishyfish wrote: disturbed1 wrote: i will pray to the fishing gods that you both catch a 30lb snapper :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:Can you pray that this one is smaller than the one I get on Monday in the same spot I think ive seen this somewhere before If its worth showin once its worth showin.....................times how do u pull these fish outta ur arse aff? first that monster carp now this...? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 vb4me wrote: afishyfish wrote: disturbed1 wrote: i will pray to the fishing gods that you both catch a 30lb snapper :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:Can you pray that this one is smaller than the one I get on Monday in the same spot I think ive seen this somewhere before Nahhhhh wrong one VBYou were possibly thinking of this 1 I think Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 vb4me wrote: afishyfish wrote: disturbed1 wrote: i will pray to the fishing gods that you both catch a 30lb snapper :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:Can you pray that this one is smaller than the one I get on Monday in the same spot I think ive seen this somewhere before Nahhhhh wrong one VBYou were possibly thinking of this 1 I think Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 Unless it was this one Sorry if it doesnt look much like an Alvey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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