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I've got a pair of fathom cs which are ok and saltist 30H's magged which are built to much higher tolerances, would like something 6500 or 5500 size but built to last. Been advised to look at the Penn fathom 300 low profile but no local shops have them.'A few negative reviews' - that's an understatement or you haven't searched hardThey were crap, turds wrapped in glitter, as is lot of their stuff. Buy a Fathom would be the answer you'll get from most, or mag a Daiwa/Shimano
The mk1 USA 515 Shirl? They are so rare I've never seen one for sale. I've read they made a short run of them before everything headed to China and we got lumbered with the mk2 sales pitch and shyte reels.Well if it's small solid casting reels you need, what about an original penn 515?
Personally I now use penn fathom 12s loaded with .32 for distance fishing.
If extreme range is needed, I use Abu 65s with the inherent proviso they are not heavy duty cranking reels.
With the right set up they shouldn't bird's nest JW?i run fathoms 12 early ones maged they hold 220 yds of 18 lbs line my beach reels , can run fast if thats what you want or slow , also have the 15 and penn reels of that size ,good if rock fishing with heavy line 25 + but can hold too much line and bird nest
Why don't you have a gander at the Akios Shuttle 555/656 STR Kuro's, 5500/6500 sizes, I had the 666 versions and are pretty descent reels, and great casting reels, but again suited to cleanish ground..What I'm looking for is a multiplier the size of the Abu 6500 but built to last that can take some abuse. Not sure such a reel exists not seen the Penn's in the 22 size as can only find the 15's or bigger in local shops.
Depending on how much you’re willing to pay, the akios shuttle are a good reel , and if you’re really into top quality British made reels then have a look at the tg reels very solidly made , diawa make some good multiplers,What I'm looking for is a multiplier the size of the Abu 6500 but built to last that can take some abuse. Not sure such a reel exists not seen the Penn's in the 22 size as can only find the 15's or bigger in local shops.
The 12s are a narrower spool version of the 15 Goose, I like them, particularly with the double paddle handles fitted. The Akios Shuttles are probably Omoto's finest and are upgraded versions of ABU 6500/5500, with thicker spindles and brass sideplates *. I've personally found 5500 sized reels a bit too small for much of my own fishing, bit for you they may be perfect? I'd rather a bit more weight and much more strength in the Fathom 12s. Elsewhere you'll read of the Daiwa 7ht Mag (6500 equivalent size) - I've had no issues with mine, but others have. I use these for distance fishing on clean ground in the summer when there's nothing like the weed load we get in winter.What I'm looking for is a multiplier the size of the Abu 6500 but built to last that can take some abuse. Not sure such a reel exists not seen the Penn's in the 22 size as can only find the 15's or bigger in local shops.
Iv got a pair of the akios 565 for sale (5000 size ) I’m in Brighton if you wish to have a look at them , iv used them 3 timesI've had the akios 666 shuttles which good but wanted a little smaller for 12lb line on a bass/fatty rod, will look at the 5000 size akios .
Cheers.