Spin vs oh
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Topic: Spin vs oh
Posted By: Fishing Addiction
Subject: Spin vs oh
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2016 at 6:05pm
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I know I'm opening a can of worms here. I have been using oh for last 4 years but a mate of my swears a higher catch rate on spin. He does tend to catch a couple extra than me Anyone else gone from oh to spin and noticed a difference? |
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Posted By: funandfunction
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2016 at 6:57pm
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Hi William, I presume you're talking about our mutual friend JP. I too have noticed that when the fishing is hard and slow, he always manages to get a strike or three when the rest of us are struggling. I know those bigger spin reels have a high retrieve rate and he's got the strength and fitness to whip that rod at the necessary speed so maybe a lot to do with it. The other noticeable advantage of spin is being always first to the bottom and jigging while I've still got a couple of colours to drop so he always gets first crack at them. ------------- There are two types of people in the world: those that divide people into two types and those that don't. http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: PE Pete
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2016 at 8:03pm
He told me he catches heapes more than you guys  ------------- Tight lines PE Pete |
Posted By: funandfunction
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2016 at 8:38pm
It's just a shame that couta aren't a prized sport fish in this country!! Some of us could be champions. .------------- There are two types of people in the world: those that divide people into two types and those that don't. http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: PE Pete
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2016 at 9:23pm
you get your share of the target species Mike  ------------- Tight lines PE Pete |
funandfunction wrote:Posted By: PukeFisher
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2016 at 9:32pm
| new to the game but spin seems so much easier to get rhythm |
Posted By: laidbackdood
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2016 at 3:13am
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There are pros and cons to both.......what fun said is true.......spin reels get down quicker and into the strike zone......as for them being easier to get into a riddym......i tried it and had no riddim at all.......having the reel underneath can cause trouble while playing the fish and a violent strike could see the reel smash the bars...when you are using expensive high end reels you cant afford to get smacked against the rail........plenty have gone from o/h to spin but then plenty have stuck with o/h too !....my ryidem at ranfurly in 2014 was getting right up there with O/h.......if you have a balanced set its a joy to jig with. ------------- Once the idiots turn up..Im outta here...No time for Drama Queens. |
Posted By: laidbackdood
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2016 at 3:16am
you just need to use a prettier jig Mike ------------- Once the idiots turn up..Im outta here...No time for Drama Queens. |
Posted By: Fishing Addiction
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2016 at 9:23am
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Think you may be onto something there. Big ones are always going to want to have the first crack at the food so will naturally try to attack the jig first so getting down faster will help with that Could also be something in the retrieve as most of the big spinners, even in pg have retrieve of 1m + and can be filled to the brim give or take to maximise the retrieve I only got to try it at the end of the day when the arm's were already buggered but certainly didn't seem any less effort to jig |
Posted By: DenimViper
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2016 at 1:11pm
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leave your o/h set up for rat fishing and buy the real mccoy spin set for the megalodons
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Posted By: funandfunction
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2016 at 1:59pm
Best you use your next sales bonus to buy a high end spin jig set ( no need to tell the wife !) and then report back on the results. ------------- There are two types of people in the world: those that divide people into two types and those that don't. http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Fishing Addiction
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2016 at 5:13pm
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You might be onto something there. I told the Mrs I won't buy anymore tackle but if I'm getting it for free through work I'm not technically buying it. Am interested in other people's thoughts too On normal days I think they catch similar but tough days are when the spin seems to shine |
Posted By: PE Pete
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2016 at 5:56pm
Not technically buying ah? I like it that's a whole new spin even I haven't used. You da man Will ------------- Tight lines PE Pete |
Posted By: jonocoogee
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2016 at 9:33pm
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I fish both spin and oh, I started spin, then moved to oh, have now gone back to spin. I find my strike rate is up with Spin, But...I see pros and cons for both. OH, Reels are lighter, Also dont have to hold the reel as far away from the body. Makes it easier for jigging for long periods of time. Spin, no need to worry about thumbing or line lay. I also find I can get better speed. but the reels are usually heavier. Which can make for a more tiresome time, especially for those long fruitless jigging days. I think its like anything, you find a combination that works and stick with it. I have been few a few combos before settling on a few favs which I now have... ------------- TAS - Its a real disease |
Posted By: petethemeat
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2016 at 12:51am
Typo there Pete. Either he catches heaps more or he catches herpes more. Which one is it? -------------
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Posted By: Fishing Addiction
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2016 at 10:14pm
| Thanks jonocoogee. That's a lot of help. Makes sence. Certainly something to think about |
Posted By: Sambo55555
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2016 at 7:44pm
Hi I have recently got a major craft jigging I think it's pe3-4. And I was wondering if I should get a shimano sustain 6000-10000 or Saragossa 6000-10000 I will be jigging in about 60m and using 80-200g jigs thanks 
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Posted By: Muppet
Date Posted: 08 Mar 2016 at 7:49pm
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Thinking of getting a jigging set and going the whole hog if need be. For example a super spinner instead of an overhead. Is there a serious reason why you would not use a Saltiga 8000 Expedition for example. It cranks in nearly 1500mm of line per handle turn does it hurt to much to jig with? Because my way of thinking is if your over structure(and generally you are) its got to be good to get the fish up faster. Plus if you are on the fish it should not take long for a take so do you work the jig that much over a long period of time. Silly questions maybe but I know if I am fishing if I don't see sign I move on or try a different method.
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Posted By: DenimViper
Date Posted: 08 Mar 2016 at 8:52pm
| Hey bro i think personally Saltiga 8000 on a yak is an overkill, id go for something like Saltiga Expedition 5000 size. Unless ofcourse you plan on using 8k on some hogs offshore. Chur |
Posted By: Muppet
Date Posted: 08 Mar 2016 at 9:33pm
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Yeah offshore mate just thinking line capacity and retrieve. Christ the Torium could pull me overboard Just looking at the general thought that power gear is better for jigging when my way of thinking is the faster reel should be better. I dunno
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Posted By: PE Pete
Date Posted: 08 Mar 2016 at 11:56pm
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Hey Mups, I think the Saltiga Exp is a bit big for jigging, the lower ratio serves a couple of purposes. Makes matching the rods vertical sweep with the line retrieved each half rotation achievable & makes it easier to get a turn on a surging fish. ------------- Tight lines PE Pete |
Posted By: Fishing Addiction
Date Posted: 09 Mar 2016 at 10:18am
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I had a good crank with spin on Monday. Overhead is easier as lower retrieve so easier to jig and land fish. Spin definately has its advantages and I may get another spin reel to jig with Used my saltiga 5000h. To be honest you can jig with it, it really cranks so need to have some fitness. But the biggest downside of 121cm retrieve is landing the buggers. Even 10kg fish it's hard to gain the line back when they are sulking May grab a saltiga 5000 as the 95cm retrieve will be way easier for all day jigging and Ne way easier to land them kings 5000 size will hold about 270/280m pe6 which can break around 95lb with the good stuff. Lighter and easier than those bigger models |
Posted By: DenimViper
Date Posted: 09 Mar 2016 at 10:23am
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finally you have jumped to the darker side William. Spin for the win!
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Posted By: Muppet
Date Posted: 09 Mar 2016 at 5:57pm
Sweet cheers boys. Will stick to tried and tested. 
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Posted By: OneWayTraffic
Date Posted: 09 Mar 2016 at 11:56pm
| Isn't one major advantage of spin is that you can buy one good reel and match it to both jigging and topwater rods? |
Posted By: DenimViper
Date Posted: 10 Mar 2016 at 9:13am
| You could, but stickbaiting with low gear or jigging with HG reel isnt practical |
Posted By: Fishing Addiction
Date Posted: 10 Mar 2016 at 1:41pm
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There is some reels offering 104 cm retrieve which will do both but neither fantastic. 95cm jig and 121 topwater is much better prefered. Besides topwater can turn in in a second and best to have separate combos so can flick out a sticky in a second I do believe the hook up rate is better on spin than overhead, can use lighter jigs as drop faster and don't need to worry about line lay. That and a screaming saltiga is just sick |