Sturdy reel for mackerel bashing

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Sturdy reel for mackerel bashing

#1 Post by patk »

I am looking to get a cheap reel for my son to drag in 3 or 4 ozs of lead and feathers in deep water a couple of times during the summer. Im a saltwater fly and light lure angler so dont know much re a good " winch" that wont cost the earth and can do the described job. I guess a big reel for heavy line 6/7/8000 plus size? any recommendations welcome. Thanks
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Re: Sturdy reel for mackerel bashing

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patk wrote:I am looking to get a cheap reel for my son to drag in 3 or 4 ozs of lead and feathers in deep water a couple of times during the summer. Im a saltwater fly and light lure angler so dont know much re a good " winch" that wont cost the earth and can do the described job. I guess a big reel for heavy line 6/7/8000 plus size? any recommendations welcome. Thanks

5000-6000 size reel would be ideal
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Re: Sturdy reel for mackerel bashing

#3 Post by gearoid mc s. »

https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/shakesp ... D8EALw_wcB

What I got for the job, few years in and not a problem as yet. Weighs a ton but does come with spare spool.
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Re: Sturdy reel for mackerel bashing

#4 Post by Go Big or Go Home »

6000 Shakespeare FD, cheap, light weight and I have abused mine for 3 years no issues
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