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    Posted: 27 Sep 2011 at 7:32pm
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I bought a 2nd hand T curve blue water spin today 15- 24 kg. Just wondering what you guys think about a Stradic or Fin nor for this or what else would you recommend.
Basically just want a reasonable quality entry level setup without spending a fortune as I am just a newbie with popper and stickbaits . Will mainly use from a boat.
It was a bit of an impulse buy so i hope the t curves a reasonable:)
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Keen to see the replies to this
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T curve is fine for poppers a little stiff in the tip for sticks but good enough place to start off with and casts real well, I would personally go a shimano product before a fin nor, but see If your budget stretches to a daiwa saltist and you won't regret it.
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I would look at getting a Twinpower 10000. and you can always upgrade the rod at a later stage IF you wanted too. even saying that a T/Curve and Twinpower will be a good set-up.
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Agree with Sid, a Diawa saltist 4500 size would go nice, a Saragosa would also be OK in the 8000-10000 size, but not the cheapest.

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My 2 cents worth, I tried the other day to get a Twinpower and was told that Shimano had dropped this in the 2011 range.  From what I can gather (have not actually used one yet, but have one on order) the new Saragosa 10000f is the bomb (and at a decent price too).

The threads I have read on this reel so far have been very promising, but I will only be able to further comment when I get my hands on one.

Mind you this is all Oz info, so might be different for you fellas (god knows you get a better class and range of 2pce LBG affordable rods for your local market, so it wouldn't surprise me to find out that the reel offerings are different as well). 
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was suprised nobody ever asked whats ur budget...

anyways.. if u @ the 200-250NZD mark... check the new Daiwa Sealine 4500H. Available only in Ausie though.

Im saying this coz I tried it. Cast well, holds plenty of braided line and 15kg of drag.


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appreciate the feedback guys. Hoping to keep budget under $300 and can land a stardic 6000 or saltist
4500 for that. Any preferences? Saragosas don't seem to be sold anymore by some suppliers in states but as kenshin suggested I need to look at the sealine also
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Originally posted by Kenshin Kenshin wrote:

was suprised nobody ever asked whats ur budget...

anyways.. if u @ the 200-250NZD mark... check the new Daiwa Sealine 4500H. Available only in Ausie though.

Im saying this coz I tried it. Cast well, holds plenty of braided line and 15kg of drag.




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Have you thought about a spheros mate? Available in NZ for only just outside your price range.

http://www.discountfishingsupplies.co.nz/shop/shimano-spheros-14000fb-spin-reel-p-4980.html

My one issue with these is the clunky handle. Am looking at upgrading to a higher end handle if it's not too pricey.
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Imported a Saragosa 10000 from the US.
Using it on a 250 Jigstar.
Great value for money.
 
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ended up buying a saltist 5000 which I am yet to bloodCry
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