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Offline NJ Guy

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Conventional Surf Cast Reel
« on: December 09, 2009, 10:21:06 PM »
I want to try fishing the surf with a conventional reel. Can Anybody recommend a Easy Surf Casting reel that wont break my budget in case i hate it haha.
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Re: Conventional Surf Cast Reel
« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2009, 12:24:06 AM »
I have the Penn 525 MAG.  It is one of the best casting reels I have owned.  It casts a mile.  You do have to get used to the Mag settings but when you do it flies forever.

I have it on a Tica 11' rod M/H .  Great combo.

The reel will set you back about $150.00.  Not to bad for a really great piece of equipment.
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Re: Conventional Surf Cast Reel
« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2009, 09:26:40 AM »
i second the 525 mag,   also if you can get your hands on a daiwa SL30SH,  they are tanks.  just add or remove the brakes as you get more comfortable with it.
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Re: Conventional Surf Cast Reel
« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2009, 09:31:59 AM »
oh yeah,  be sure to use shock leader, especially when casting heavy lead.  nothing like breaking off 8oz and it going straight up.  can you say DUCK AND COVER!!!!! cfzd
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Re: Conventional Surf Cast Reel
« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2009, 11:08:11 AM »


That really is a nice reel. I might have to invest in that.

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Re: Conventional Surf Cast Reel
« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2009, 05:43:17 PM »
Jeff if you want to give it a try just let me know.
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Re: Conventional Surf Cast Reel
« Reply #6 on: December 29, 2009, 06:23:55 PM »
I think any rod/reel setup beats my surf poles. Heck, I can throw my dads 8' baitcaster further then my 11' surf rod!


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Re: Conventional Surf Cast Reel
« Reply #7 on: December 29, 2009, 11:31:47 PM »
Yea.  Paul was using that on Shark Night..  Really nice  t^



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Re: Conventional Surf Cast Reel
« Reply #8 on: January 03, 2010, 07:51:22 PM »
Mag 525  is  the talk of the surf but it has been a slow seller for us @ JHO  we have one left if anyone wants it will spool it up for free  with your desired line that we have in stock

how much does it run
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Re: Conventional Surf Cast Reel
« Reply #9 on: January 03, 2010, 08:51:08 PM »
Mag 525  is  the talk of the surf but it has been a slow seller for us @ JHO  we have one left if anyone wants it will spool it up for free  with your desired line that we have in stock

What has been your best seller for the surf?  Just curious what else guys are using?

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Re: Conventional Surf Cast Reel
« Reply #10 on: January 04, 2010, 08:37:10 AM »
I use the Shimano Calcutta 700 with the level wind on a Tica 11'. Throws 8 oz. with a bunker head with ease and more if required.Some prefer without the levelwind. I know many who have Ambassador 7000 with levelwind. For night fishing I generally use spinning and have a Shimano baitrunner ( the big one )and a Penn 850SS. My fishing partner uses the big Van Staal's (250 I think).These  are beasts and can throw 12oz. plus bunker head or more on the right rod. Budget definely comes into play here. I think the 525 Penn makes a fine choice and will do the job nicely @ approximately $150 it's a great value. Have fun  ;D

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Re: Conventional Surf Cast Reel
« Reply #11 on: January 04, 2010, 11:04:42 AM »
I have the Penn 525 MAG.  It is one of the best casting reels I have owned.  It casts a mile.  You do have to get used to the Mag settings but when you do it flies forever.

I have it on a Tica 11' rod M/H .  Great combo.

The reel will set you back about $150.00.  Not to bad for a really great piece of equipment.
does line capacity every become a problem?

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Re: Conventional Surf Cast Reel
« Reply #12 on: January 04, 2010, 11:16:00 AM »
I have the older non mag 525 and the mag 525.  These are my two favorite reels. You will have plenty of line

 

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