Rod Reel setup

Fri Jul 02, 2010 7:18 pm

Hi lads quick one for the tackle tarts out there !!

I have a Grauvell RC Oceanic T3 ( 4 piece rod ) 8>12lbs, 12>20lbs, 20>30lbs
I use it for shore fishing & occasionally Boat (My boat project is nearing completion ) so will be mostly used on this :P :P !!
I am looking to buy a sturdy reel that will accomodate all usages light up to heavy, what would do this task ??
Dont want expensive ( :D ) but will be usable all round. 8)
I use a Calypso EX 60 at the moment but was thinking of a Penn Commander 20LW
Any thoughts
Thanks
George M

Re: Rod Reel setup

Sat Jul 03, 2010 12:00 am

m8 ye should look at the Penn Jigmaster about 50quid... Inc Spare Spool...very quick change spool with no parts that fallout... :wink:

Re: Rod Reel setup

Sun Jul 04, 2010 1:30 pm

The Penn Commander has to be the ugliest reel ever made!
Go for a 525 Penn. Will do for shore angling as well.

Re: Rod Reel setup

Mon Jul 05, 2010 11:26 am

have to agree with Jim from Cork, thats one ugly reel.

I would go with a slosh30 a little dearer but well worth it, I have mine about three years now not so much as a murmmer out of it.

Re: Rod Reel setup

Wed Jul 07, 2010 12:09 am

i think the penn gto 20 might be good. i think the 525 is great but for the price im not willing it ruin a good reel on a couple of macks

Re: Rod Reel setup

Wed Jul 07, 2010 12:25 pm

The macks will do the 525 no harm. I've used one for 3 years now on the boat and not a problem at all. They will also double for tope :wink: I clean it under water after each session. Mack scales are easily removed with an old tooth brush. I give it a full clean and service (30 mins) at the end of the year.

Kev