which multiplier to use for a new comer to them

There is so much stuff out there iam lost.

any ideas on what reel will last and be easy to learn on

Shimano triton speedmaster multiplier

someone told me they use 2 of these are they any good and have you heard of them

[beachcaster]

good reel mate but very hard to come by now,if you do get one make sure it,s the one with the centrafugal brake blocks fitted.there are two models fighting star drag and ordinary drag go for the ordinary drag .a very good reel to use is an abu mag elite magnetic brakes and brake blocks easy to cast and can be run very safe so next to no birdsnests.the daiwa 7ht is not bad either but i think the abu is slightly better haveing dual brakeing system.BUT THE DECISION AS THEY SAY IS DOWN TO YOU.

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Go for the Daiwa 7ht Pookie.The're pretty much foolproof.Very docile and easily controlled.

Would have to agree with that, the 7ht is the most forgiving casting multiplier I own, very cheap at the moment too.

Lee

ohh i would have to go with the peen 525supermag. this reel when bought is too slow! it's perfect for starting off with. plus as you get better you can merely take out a magnet or two or back the brakes off. this means you wont need to but a new reel when you seek greater distances. you can start off with an extremely tame reel in the knowledge that it can be altered instead of being upgraded. it also means that if you do get a birdie you have done something horribly wrong to cause it! isn't it's better to know?! the reel is hard to overun with. it also handles different terrain and lines of 15- 25lb. very well.

the 7ht also has a good rep for being used straight out of the box- it's user friendly. like the lads say you can get them at a nice price too. i would probably take the 7ht if price was an issue.

Gilfin multiplier model no. 500

I was looking on ebay and this popped up is it any good to you. never heard of them but at a good price looks ok.

anyone got on may be able to help more.

SKP 4000. shakspeare reel

saw these to as before good price hope others can help iam also about to go to mulitplier and on a budget so please leave thoughts as iam following this page too.

Cheap fixed spools are fine but cheap multipliers like the shakey reels have a very poor reputation. 7Ht is a lovely little reel for clean ground and doesn't nest to easy. The dinky handle would drive me nuts but a power handle can be bought.

Donagh

525 supermag would get my vote anyday!, expensive but will last you for ages.

Yip ...penn 525 supermag.... robust reel, fully adjustable as your casting improves.


b0ogaloo

Has to be penn supermag they are great for multiplier virgins,they are slow enough for the not so experienced multiplier user and when you are comfortable using it can be tunded very easily plus they are a real all rounder with plenty of power when needed. I have abu's daiwa's and penn's and some how I always end up using the supermags they should also last you a long time if looked after

i've had my first penn 525 6/7 years now. still goin strong. i had problems with the bearings because i tightened the spindle to tight(not knowing what i was doing) and crushed 'em! decided to leave them as they are and try it- still works fine, unoticable. try and get one with the silver handle. they are stronger. the distance you can cast with these reals with the wind behind you is shockin! u'll spend half the time reelin in instead of fishin when you get used to them.

kp morrits intrepid sea streak reel

anyone used thos old reel from the late 80s i think found a old sea angler and seems to ne the reel of its day.

Lads thank you for all the advice and i have took it in.

I just got a brand new daiwa 7ht reel as talked about above and best of all got it from ebay from a 100% feedback seller for 30 pound and 5 postage. i dont know true value but seems a good price to me.

what do they sell for.

i agree with alot that is said about the penn 525's i have two and think they are a super robust reel. but i personally believe if u want to learn how to use a multiplier and imrove your distances gradually and as u become more confident then you have to go the abu 6500 mag (green) the magnet and brake controls on this reel make it ideal for the learning mutliplier caster....hope this helps pookie

Think they are about £70 to £75 mail order.

The lack of a power handle is a disadvantage but as the guys said that can be bought seperately. Good luck with new toy.

Lee

£70 ish plus p+p normally from most mainland mail order, same price for original 525gs

is there much to difference between the 525 and the 525 mag penn reels

basically the mags are just a lot easier to tame and control during the cast. i have 2 of the 525gs's and rarely have problems with them though th e mags are definately worth the extra few quid in my opinion if you are going to be using it for mainly beach work.