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Multiplier

Postby DaleB91 » Wed Mar 23, 2011 2:37 am

Well lads, i had a multiplier reel during the summer for a day and every single cast was a birds nest so i got angry and gave it to me uncle, now im back wanting another one, anyone able to explain how to cast with it and when the wait hits the water how to stop it birdnesting? i can understand how during the day..... sorta but what about at night? and what would be a good cheap one to begin with incase i decide not to stick at it.
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Re: Multiplier

Postby anthony byrne » Wed Mar 23, 2011 9:34 am

I got an Abu 6500 green mag here on the site 50 yo yos. Great reel to learn with as it's a mag you can turn up the settings at the flick of a switch And it's levelwind which was a must for me when I was starting out, no need to worry about the line lay is it's done for you.
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Re: Multiplier

Postby evan699 » Wed Mar 23, 2011 10:26 am

I use a 7ht mag and it's my first multi. I found it a bit tricky at first but i've no problems now and i'm only at it a short while. I'd definitely go for a mag when starting out and the mags will help stop the birdies. Once you get used to the feel and sound of the reel during the day you shouldn't have any problems at night. Just go out and give it a blast and bring a fixed spool reel along just in case you do run into any problems so you can try to catch a few fish to counteract the headache of birds nests. Best of luck with it.
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Re: Multiplier

Postby paddyc » Wed Mar 23, 2011 12:04 pm

Yes the ABU mag elite is a good reel to start off on, very user friendly and if set up corerectly they will run birdy free.
Keep the mags on full until you have the basics sorted, and then come off one knotch at a time until it starts getting hairy, once there you bring it back a knotch and then it will run smooth and safe at that number on the mag slider..

Regarding stopping the spool once the lead hits the water, you just have to be quick and get your thumb on the spool to stop overun, as you say during the day 99 times out of 100 you can see the lead hit but at night you will just have to either fether it down for the last few yards or use the tone in the spool,,, ie: when it starts to slow the sound will be fading out and after a few chucks you will know exactly when to get your thumb on the spool.
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Re: Multiplier

Postby paul skelly » Wed Mar 23, 2011 4:39 pm

all of the above advice is spot on,but dont go too cheep because a bad cheep real will put u off multiplier's for life.
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Re: Multiplier

Postby Austin » Wed Mar 23, 2011 5:16 pm

Get a reel without a level wind, they will cause more snap offs and birdsnests than anything. If you get a mag elite, get the CT version. Learn to lay the line evenly across the spool yourself, it's a basic but essential skill.

Daiwa sl20sh is great reel for the money, it isn't a mag reel but uses brake blocks instead. With 2 large red blocks in it will be safe as houses.

Might be worth underfilling your spool slightly until you get used to using a multiplier.
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Re: Multiplier

Postby jonsandy83 » Sat Apr 02, 2011 7:27 pm

i bought a g mag its my first multi . still getting the hang of it, just wondering about the line i have on it ,the guy in the shop told me it was the proper line but it has snapped a few times ,could be the way im treating it. C ould anyone recommend line that i should use thanks .....
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Re: Multiplier

Postby markyd21 » Mon Apr 11, 2011 7:58 pm

keep practicing through the day using it, and after a while you will get the feel for it at night. The only reel i can think of is an Okuma Magnitex, you need the magnets in the reel.
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Re: Multiplier

Postby mullets » Wed Apr 13, 2011 1:03 am

This What I do . Before I cast I . I tighten The Bake on side of reel. Then Do A cast without bait . If It goes ok . I will then bait up and cast . Over the next few cast i loosen the slowy loosen the
brake . How much depends on how much risk you are will to take in getting a nest. ..
Hope It Helps .
Best Real for start with . I would say slosh . Try to pick one up second hand if you can .
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Re: Multiplier

Postby JonandDave » Wed Apr 13, 2011 9:55 am

Two things to consider I reckon, how is the reel set up, and how smooth and progressive is you casting technique? If slowing a reel down so it costs you 5% on distance means you are not chucking away line traces weight and precious fishing time I reckon its a no brainer.

Have posted them before for you guys but here are some clips you might find helpful, especially with regards to a consistant way of casting



http://youtube.com/watch?v=yq08xd5hz-s

http://youtube.com/watch?v=IkEgMiogFGk

http://youtube.com/watch?v=WccVptrJ4do

http://youtube.com/watch?v=d7cPiku5aRc

http://youtube.com/watch?v=FBssrXGniIM

http://youtube.com/watch?v=2oEGF-Q2T5o

http://youtube.com/watch?v=1F3Au5xuF1U

http://youtube.com/watch?v=XuPU_WNNK6g

http://youtube.com/watch?v=zse7f7Znmyk

http://youtube.com/watch?v=iZf_rEJQF8k

http://youtube.com/watch?v=NshGiPq5gAQ

Hope these save you a birdie or two
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