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The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Overhead vs Spin reels https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:46:19 +0000 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:42:07 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=66625 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Overhead vs Spin reels : yep those 10A's are flash.if...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66625&PID=963290&title=overhead-vs-spin-reels#963290 Author: PDSquid
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Posted: 29 Jun 2011 at 5:42pm

yep those 10A's are flash.
if you want something cheap and will last forever daiwa shv20
]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:42:07 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66625&PID=963290&title=overhead-vs-spin-reels#963290 <![CDATA[Overhead vs Spin reels : Kezza, not saying the Trini...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66625&PID=963170&title=overhead-vs-spin-reels#963170 Author: BeachedAsBro
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Posted: 29 Jun 2011 at 1:19pm

Kezza, not saying the Trini wouldn't be up to the job. Geez mate, if I had some spare cash I'd definately have one in my arsenal. I just love using BC's. Maybe it's just the way I fish with softies.

I can't be catching enough fish though cause none of those things have gone wrong with my Citica. Mind you, I only use it on a jestski and from the bricks rather than a Rayglass 2800 so I guess it doesn't get enough of a hiding Wink

]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:19:27 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66625&PID=963170&title=overhead-vs-spin-reels#963170 <![CDATA[Overhead vs Spin reels : Kezza wrote:I guess those crazy...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66625&PID=963163&title=overhead-vs-spin-reels#963163 Author: skidder
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Posted: 29 Jun 2011 at 1:03pm

Kezza wrote:

I guess those crazy mixed up kids on Wavedancer Charters that fish exclusively softbaits and lures for snapper in most environments should take back their full compliment of 10As because they obviously don't work....think about the amount of punishment their reels go through...I really do not think a BC type reel would be up to it.

level wind = another thing to go wrong - had one crap out in the heat of the moment with lots of line out...far from ideal.

thumb switch = another thing to go wrong - had one stay engaged on the drop, got bit, could not thumb the spool, cut hands, lost fish...

thumb on spool = ummm...try turning that dial on the side clockwise....bingo!

Keep reading all those overseas forums Skidder.....you'll end up with the best freshwater Largemouth Bass reel that money can buy.... Thumbs Up

.....and yes I've owned several baitcasters back when all the cool gang had 'em.

horses for courses but the 10 or 12A suggestion was just my opinion and answering the question from my perspective.

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This thread was about using OH vs Spin reels for softbait fishing...the pros and cons. For commercial charters I would also use the least complex reel with good drag to cover a range of fishing charter situations....and believe for Wavedancer the 10A sounds like the right choice.

But for individual fisho's who want to have a reel for each fishing situation (TAS) then I still say a baitcaster is well suited for softbait fishing if you get the right one....sounds like Kezza you had the wrong ones.

As winter bites the use of a good casting reel in close to the wash becomes necessary so having a targeted reel and rod that can put your softbait exactly where you want it to land is hugely important I would think. These overseas forums do help identfy the pluses and minuses and doesnt take a rocket scientist to apply the learnings to NZ circumstances, so I'll keep reading from the experts in the absence of NZ test reports.

]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:03:42 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66625&PID=963163&title=overhead-vs-spin-reels#963163 <![CDATA[Overhead vs Spin reels : I never really felt the need for...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66625&PID=963087&title=overhead-vs-spin-reels#963087 Author: SpidersWeb
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Posted: 29 Jun 2011 at 10:29am

I never really felt the need for overhead, until last weekend in heavy winds I lifted the bail arm and my line spewed out, can be annoying and on one occassion got so bad I ended up resorting to scissors. Just one more excuse *cough* reason to try a new setup :)]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:29:23 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66625&PID=963087&title=overhead-vs-spin-reels#963087 <![CDATA[Overhead vs Spin reels : 300EJ model much bigger and...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66625&PID=963005&title=overhead-vs-spin-reels#963005 Author: Muppet
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Posted: 29 Jun 2011 at 8:15am

300EJ model much bigger and badder looking with a better handle for cranking.

http://wslaurie.co.nz/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=3507

]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:15:16 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66625&PID=963005&title=overhead-vs-spin-reels#963005 <![CDATA[Overhead vs Spin reels : haven't seen them Dan.....what...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66625&PID=963004&title=overhead-vs-spin-reels#963004 Author: Kezza
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Posted: 29 Jun 2011 at 8:13am

haven't seen them Dan.....what is new about them?]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:13:48 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66625&PID=963004&title=overhead-vs-spin-reels#963004 <![CDATA[Overhead vs Spin reels : Kezza, what about the new...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66625&PID=963002&title=overhead-vs-spin-reels#963002 Author: Muppet
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Posted: 29 Jun 2011 at 8:11am

Kezza, what about the new big Curado'looks the part.]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:11:25 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66625&PID=963002&title=overhead-vs-spin-reels#963002 <![CDATA[Overhead vs Spin reels : I guess those crazy...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66625&PID=963000&title=overhead-vs-spin-reels#963000 Author: Kezza
Subject: 66625
Posted: 29 Jun 2011 at 8:00am

I guess those crazy mixed up kids on Wavedancer Charters that fish exclusively softbaits and lures for snapper in most environments should take back their full compliment of 10As because they obviously don't work....think about the amount of punishment their reels go through...I really do not think a BC type reel would be up to it.

level wind = another thing to go wrong - had one crap out in the heat of the moment with lots of line out...far from ideal.

thumb switch = another thing to go wrong - had one stay engaged on the drop, got bit, could not thumb the spool, cut hands, lost fish...

thumb on spool = ummm...try turning that dial on the side clockwise....bingo!

Keep reading all those overseas forums Skidder.....you'll end up with the best freshwater Largemouth Bass reel that money can buy.... Thumbs Up

.....and yes I've owned several baitcasters back when all the cool gang had 'em.

horses for courses but the 10 or 12A suggestion was just my opinion and answering the question from my perspective.

]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:00:01 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66625&PID=963000&title=overhead-vs-spin-reels#963000 <![CDATA[Overhead vs Spin reels : 1Daz wrote: Skidder wrote:Exactly...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66625&PID=962989&title=overhead-vs-spin-reels#962989 Author: BeachedAsBro
Subject: 66625
Posted: 29 Jun 2011 at 7:30am

1Daz wrote:

Skidder wrote:

Exactly the point why purpose built reels exist for tossing out softbaits and light lures......the Trinidad 10A does not have level wind, thumb switch or ability for most to thumb the spool. Reading all of the overseas reports it sounds more suited to livebaiting/jigging for small to mid size gamefish...like kingfish. It also has the drag suited better to that type of fishing. For purpose built, the bait casters from the same stable like Curado, Citica etc are better suited IMHO.

Totally agree with you skidder!

X 3]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2011 07:30:06 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66625&PID=962989&title=overhead-vs-spin-reels#962989 <![CDATA[Overhead vs Spin reels : New Curado does look interesting...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66625&PID=962613&title=overhead-vs-spin-reels#962613 Author: Moocha
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Posted: 28 Jun 2011 at 10:56am

New Curado does look interesting page 88 CU50E/ CU51E]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:56:58 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66625&PID=962613&title=overhead-vs-spin-reels#962613