At the suggestion of various members and given the magazines will run a mile from criticising a piece of kit, here is your chance to tell us what you really think about a rod, reel, line, lure... keep it legal please!
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marshpike
#1 Post by marshpike Tue Jan 15, 2008 12:58 am
Just recently purchased a Daiwa TDX 129, can anyone recommend what reel would best suit it, thanks in advance.
donal domeney
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#2 Post by donal domeney Tue Jan 15, 2008 1:43 am
The type of reel will depend on the species and size of fish you want to target
fishinmidget
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#3 Post by fishinmidget Tue Jan 15, 2008 6:59 pm
i usually pair mine up with a mag elite or a 7ht turbo.
SACN number: 0688
alannelson
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#4 Post by alannelson Tue Jan 15, 2008 7:06 pm
fishinmidget wrote: i usually pair mine up with a mag elite or a 7ht turbo.
cant go wrong with a 7ht or mag elite
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marshpike
#5 Post by marshpike Tue Jan 15, 2008 7:49 pm
fishinmidget wrote: i usually pair mine up with a mag elite or a 7ht turbo.
The 7ht looks the part.....
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#6 Post by Tom H Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:19 pm
7ht are the tops.. that's what I use.. but with the abu power handle on them there even better
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#7 Post by rapalajoe Tue Jan 15, 2008 10:09 pm
How bout these handle???
marshpike
#8 Post by marshpike Tue Jan 15, 2008 10:37 pm
Is there going to be much difference between a 7ht and a 7ht turbo to someone who is relatively new (coming back) to the sport, as the ordinary ht is about 45% cheaper. or will I regret it in the long run.
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#9 Post by dbrock Tue Jan 15, 2008 10:41 pm
personally id get the standard 7ht and see if you keep up the fishing,,, the whole 7ht range im my experience (which is limited ) seem to be for clean beaches,,
fishinmidget
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#10 Post by fishinmidget Tue Jan 15, 2008 10:43 pm
SACN number: 0688
marshpike
#11 Post by marshpike Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:06 pm
Hoping that would be the response, cheers.
marshpike
#12 Post by marshpike Fri Jan 25, 2008 7:52 pm
Ended up buying the 7ht Turbo £105 spottydog, thakns for the advice.
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#13 Post by Tom H Fri Jan 25, 2008 9:57 pm
Will have to learn how to cast now robbie
marshpike
#14 Post by marshpike Fri Mar 21, 2008 6:46 pm
Final received this set up after a 2 month wait
thankfully it was well worth the wait.
Excellent set up, now I've just got to break it in.
thankfully it was well worth the wait.