Boat Multiplier

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Dave_B · #1 Post by **Dave_B** » Sat Oct 30, 2004 8:04 pm

I have recently bought a 15lb class Ulgy Stick and was wondering what multiplier to match it up with!
Any suggestions?

Guest · #2 Post by **Guest** » Mon Nov 01, 2004 12:12 pm

See if you can find an ABU SX7700CL. Failing that, any ABU 7000 size reel will suit, or a Shimano TLD 15.

Which model 15lb Ugly Stick is it?

#3 Post by **Tanglerat** » Mon Nov 01, 2004 12:16 pm

That was me, by the by.........

Dave_B · #4 Post by **Dave_B** » Mon Nov 01, 2004 12:46 pm

Tanglerat,
It is a 7ft Elite.
Any idea on a rough price on those two reels?

#5 Post by **Tanglerat** » Mon Nov 01, 2004 1:11 pm

A new TLD15 costs £80 to £90 Sterling, though if you shop around you may find cheaper.

Best place for an ABU 7000 is a secondhand one from ebay. Go for the older models, they're better bulid quality. About £60 is a fair price for a good one.

You'll be lucky to find a SX7700CL but if you spot one snap it up. They aren't made anymore. Second hand about £150ish in as-new condition.

Dave_B · #6 Post by **Dave_B** » Tue Nov 02, 2004 1:21 pm

I think I maight go for the Shimano TLD15. Found one for just over £75 on veals.
I currently use 2 Shimano's for my Pike fishing and have never had a problem with one.
Must keep looking to see it I can find one cheaper anywhere else?

#7 Post by **Neil** » Tue Nov 02, 2004 3:24 pm

I have a Shimano TLD15, and to be honest, it's an ok reel but I don't feel that it's great value for money. Better value, in my view, comes from Okuma. Have a look at the Titus 10 or 15 for about stg£50-odd.

#8 Post by **Tanglerat** » Tue Nov 02, 2004 3:29 pm

Not a bad price, £75. It might be interesting if you kept an eye on ebay for a week or so, you could get one cheaper.

Okuma's an up-and-coming brand. Poses an interesting question: Established reputation and known quality versus value for money but less established brand name.

#9 Post by **Neil** » Tue Nov 02, 2004 11:46 pm

Well, to put things in context, two years ago I paid £105 for the TLD15. A year later I bought a Okuma Titus Gold for £114. There was no comparison as far as quality is concerned; the Shimano looked and felt cheap. £75 for a TLD15 seems a good price, but I suspect that the Okuma Titus 10 (12-20lbs to match the 15lb rod) at £50 would be as good a reel or better. No affilation with Okuma!