fixed spool to multiplier

Got fed up with the bog standard rod and fixed spool reel so decided to purchase a diwia sandstorm and penn 525 mag. Would love any usefull advice on what to expect etc, tips would be grately apprecited.

Thanks

Stephen

nice beach outfit, just take your time to get used to it or better still go out with some multiplier users and take casting advise from them.
dont overfill the spool with line!
good luck with it hairy!

Get someone to set the brakes on the reel before you cast.

set the mags to max and ease of gradually until it casts without a dragging feeling +no over run, you would be wise to clean the bearings in a tub of lighter petrol+ re oil with red rocket fuel , dont use yellow its too fast for 525,the oil penn put in the bearings is very heavy ,ok until you get the hang of ur new setup but not good for max distance + control.
hope this helps, rab.

set the mags to max and ease of gradually until it casts without a dragging feeling +no over run, you would be wise to clean the bearings in a tub of lighter petrol+ re oil with red rocket fuel , dont use yellow its too fast for 525,the oil penn put in the bearings is very heavy ,ok until you get the hang of ur new setup but not good for max distance + control.
hope this helps, rab.

Cracking advice rab didnt realise there was so much to it but ill get there eventually

Cheers

Stephen

I found a bit of medical tape (3M micro pore) on the thumb useful when starting off as it took me a while to figure out when and how to stop the reel effectivley without a friction burn.

Others suggest a bit of bike inner tube taped to the reel seat (you kinda flop it over to protect yor thumb)

Once you get into the habit of keeping your thumb well clear of the reel until you stop it firmly you should be fine.

Also make sure to keep the leader Knot off to the side of the spool otherwise painful thumb sucking will ensue.

Also make sure to keep the leader Knot off to the side of the spool otherwise painful thumb sucking will ensue.

Painsful is not the word.... :shock: :cry:

Excellent advice there...

The flap is a great idea, prior to that I was braking it using the thumb against the edge of the spool which was fine if you had laid the line correctly on the retrieve on the last cast but... :oops: - flap is far better. A velcro strip on the back and another on the rod (another use of hot glue) means the flap only goes there when it is supposed to... FWIW...

i use the side of the spool to brake with, and move the knot to one side of the spool to stop it hitting you on release. No thumb protection is required started with a 525 mag.