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Post by twhite1967 on Oct 9, 2006 13:20:58 GMT
hi guys - im going river fishing in a couple of weeks now normally i use a fixed spool reel when trotting the stick float but in the past ive seen anglers using a fly reel which looks ideal for the job , but which type of reel would i need as i know there are different types of reels ?
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Post by Alwoody on Oct 9, 2006 13:48:12 GMT
hi guys - im going river fishing in a couple of weeks now normally i use a fixed spool reel when trotting the stick float but in the past ive seen anglers using a fly reel which looks ideal for the job , but which type of reel would i need as i know there are different types of reels ? I doubt very much that they are using a fly reel, what you see them using is a centre pin reel - these have very free running spools and the best are very expensive. Just use your fixed spool reel and leave the bale arm off, controlling the float with your finger on the spool. When you get a bite wind the handle to click the bale arm over. Cheers Woody |
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Post by alan76 on Oct 9, 2006 15:58:53 GMT
Why not try using a closed face reel,see if you can get yourself a Daiwa 125/125M should be able to pick one up really cheap on ebay.
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Post by Alwoody on Oct 9, 2006 16:22:14 GMT
Where about do you live? I have one of these in my shed that you can borrow if you want to pick it up.  |
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Post by smudge on Oct 9, 2006 17:54:38 GMT
hi guys - im going river fishing in a couple of weeks now normally i use a fixed spool reel when trotting the stick float but in the past ive seen anglers using a fly reel which looks ideal for the job , but which type of reel would i need as i know there are different types of reels ? The fish don,t give 2 fcuks what reel your using. Stick with what you know.  And give any thing that looks like the one in the photo a very wide berth.  |
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Post by KeviN on Oct 9, 2006 18:03:30 GMT
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Post by twhite1967 on Oct 9, 2006 21:36:18 GMT
ok cheers for the advice guys  |
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Post by Alwoody on Oct 10, 2006 10:30:09 GMT
quote] The fish don,t give 2 fcuks what reel your using. Stick with what you know. And give any thing that looks like the one in the photo a very wide berth. Smudge. Whats your problem? Every time you submit something it seems to be a negative comment if you can't contribute something useful then PISS OFF somewhere else. Woody  |
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Post by daveb on Oct 10, 2006 18:18:57 GMT
ok cheers for the advice guys just a thought mate,take up alans kind offer and try the closed face ,aways better to test a few before you part with your hard earned |
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Post by bluenose on Oct 10, 2006 18:39:22 GMT
terry i have a 10 40 you can borrow mate if you want  |
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Post by smudge on Oct 10, 2006 19:12:17 GMT
quote] The fish don,t give 2 fcuks what reel your using. Stick with what you know. And give any thing that looks like the one in the photo a very wide berth. Smudge. Whats your problem? Every time you submit something it seems to be a negative comment if you can't contribute something useful then PISS OFF somewhere else. Woody The lad wanted advice on a reel for trotting a stick float not the 2nd prize in a rex hunt quiz. :-/I,m sorry but i thought you was taking the piss with that pic .h  |
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Post by bluenose on Oct 10, 2006 19:16:32 GMT
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Post by Alwoody on Oct 10, 2006 19:46:28 GMT
Smudge. Whats your problem? Every time you submit something it seems to be a negative comment if you can't contribute something useful then PISS OFF somewhere else. Woody The lad wanted advice on a reel for trotting a stick float not the 2nd prize in a rex hunt quiz. :-/I,m sorry but i thought you was taking the piss with that pic .h He was given advice but someone suggested a closed face reel, I have one albeit a cheap one and offered him the loan of it but as usual you came up with one of your smart arse comments - Have you read the full thread. Do you have anything positive to contribute? If not do as I suggested. Woody |
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Post by bluenose on Oct 10, 2006 19:49:09 GMT
put the handbags a way
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Post by smudge on Oct 10, 2006 20:13:43 GMT
bbbbb The lad wanted advice on a reel for trotting a stick float not the 2nd prize in a rex hunt quiz. :-/I,m sorry but i thought you was taking the piss with that pic .h He was given advice but someone suggested a closed face reel, I have one albeit a cheap one and offered him the loan of it but as usual you came up with one of your smart arse comments - Have you read the full thread. Do you have anything positive to contribute? If not do as I suggested. Woody You mean use that reel with a stick. :)b    |
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Post by twhite1967 on Oct 10, 2006 23:08:22 GMT
neil i'll let you know as i might be getting a closed face in the next week or so. |
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Post by smudge on Oct 11, 2006 7:46:50 GMT
I dont know if ABU still make them but the ABU 507 was allways a decent closed face reel.  |
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Post by daveb on Oct 11, 2006 7:58:33 GMT
I dont know if ABU still make them but the ABU 507 was allways a decent closed face reel. oi! smudge, a sensible reply? ;D im reporting this post to admin.......... |
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Post by daveb on Oct 11, 2006 8:00:10 GMT
Where about do you live? I have one of these in my shed that you can borrow if you want to pick it up. very good LOL  |
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Post by Alwoody on Oct 11, 2006 10:47:18 GMT
DaveB,  Don't tell smudge about the change of picture. (At least he has actually given someone a sensible answer at last.)  |
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Post by daveb on Oct 11, 2006 16:35:28 GMT
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