Reel recommendation for 12ft Rovex Bario surf rod
Submitted by Wet Dreams on Mon, 2010-12-27 22:30
Hi all,
Well I managed to pick up a 12ft Rovex Bario surf rod today, extremely pleased with it so far.
But I'm in need of a decent reel for it now. Have tryed a Penn 950ssm reel on it and don't like it at all, no good to cast with.
I'm after something extremely smooth and can hold a good amount of line. Would love a Daiwa Saltiga Surf 6000 but is a bit over my budget. Hoping to spend $300-350 at the most.
Thought maybe a Daiwa Emblem Pro 5500? Just wanting a light, smooth spinning reel.
Most importantly the combo will be used for tailor, salmon, and if I'm lucky enough mulloway haha.
Any help would be muchly appreciated.
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brg
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go a small reel like a 6000
go a small reel like a 6000 spheros/5000 stradic lighter the better tailor/salmon dont take a lot of line.
garethgkr
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Actually an 8000 Stradic
Actually an 8000 Stradic would suit it really well!
5000 would be to small for it in my opinion.
MattMiller
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Keep with
the theme of the outfit. I have a Daiwa Emcast 4500 on mine but would i'm looking to upgrade to a Daiwa Emblem Pro 5500. A couple of my mates have them and i'm very impressed by them. There a great reel with a smooth drag and you could easily run 30lb braid on it. The best features of these reels is the extra distance you get on you cast with the long cast spool and the very fast retreive speed perfect for spinning lures. At around $250-300 there good value. Personally I would think a Saltiga surf would be overkill on a $150 rod. You could also have a look at the Daiwa Windcast, i havn't seen one used but they look the goods on the shelf.
brenz
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emblem v windcast
id go the emblem pro for sure finaly got to take a windcast out for a play and my 2 y/o emblem pro still got the thumbs up at the end of the sesion and thats not cause i owm a emblem either as i was about to purchase a windcast.
brenz
MattMiller
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What are the
issues with the windcast Brenz? Also was that the X or Z model?
brenz
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no issues at all matt just a
no issues at all matt just a personal opinion . the windcast are still a great reel that wont let you down at all . the reel didnt feel quit as solid as the emblem thats all . it was the windcast z .
MattMiller
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No worries,
well that's enough for me.
Nelly
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Only problem with the
Only problem with the windcast is the handle makes it feel weak.Put a stronger handle on it and feel completely different i rate them above the emblem pro's just need a better handle
brg
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personal preference but 8000
personal preference but 8000 stradic is to big for me for salmon/tailor im over heavy beach set ups for that kind of fishing
DazSamFishing
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I have an 11 foot Bario & use
I have an 11 foot Bario & use an 8000 stradic on it. It's well balanced & caught plenty of pinks, mullas, tailor & sharks. I run 20lb mono on it. Just remember to thoroughly wash your beach gear... I just inspected mine & it needs a bit of attention haha
jono.s
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Same here i got an 8000
Same here i got an 8000 stradic on my 10 footer bario and it goes well with it running 30 pound braid
Hammerhead
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12 foot Rovex Big Boss 6812
I just picked up the Rovex as new for $60.00 will stick my 850 Penn on it and see how it goes,i hear they are a pretty good surf rod
brg
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got a 5000 stradic on my
got a 5000 stradic on my 10foot sensor surf beautifuly balanced not really good for sinker and mullie though more plugs/mullies
Dale
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Go the Daiwa GS9 reel, one of
Go the Daiwa GS9 reel, one of my all time favourites.
http://www.campbellsprotackle.com/store/product.asp?ID=410
See if Honsu's got them also.
Cheers
Dale
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Wet Dreams
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Cheers
Cheers for the help guys, appreciate it. Gonna go check out both the Emblem pro and the Stradic 8000 today and see which feels best.
Mind the smell, ive been fishing!
jeremy-j
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I have a bario 12ft and i
I have a bario 12ft and i previously used a penn 850 which went well with it. Plus the 850 has a large capacity for line.
I later upgraded to a Twinpower 10000 FB and it was balanced well however i could never use the reel to its full potential.
I would recommend a 6000 to an 8000 size reel on these rods as stated above. Have you considered a Saragosa? they are another good little reel for the price and from memory in the $350 bracket.
For the price they are a great rod. I put mine though its paces and it is still perfect. I only use it now when my partner wants to fish and she uses my xzoga.