Reels with or without level wind

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#1 Post by **nige** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 10:58 pm

I am buying a new multiplier and have been told to get one without level wind.I know that distance is better without level wind but other than that which would the rest of ye prefer or use.

Thanks
nige

#2 Post by **m.b3** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 12:04 am

get the one without the level wind!! thumbing line back onto the spool with your thumb is easy enough. like anything new it takes a little getting used to. soon you will be thumbing it back on without even thinking about it. only time a level wind is a good thing is if a multiplier is used for spinning(i think?!)

#3 Post by **MAC** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 11:50 am

yeah the level winds are used is spinning, especially jerk baiting for pike. For Shore work go for one without a level wing Nige. You soon get used to thumbing the line in and the level winds can take quite a bit off your distance.

Kev

#4 Post by **kiwijbob** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 2:31 pm

just started using my abu 6500c3-ct without the
level wind, bit of a hassle thumbing the line
altough I think a 'butt rest' belt might help?