Advice Uptiding FS

[Tomthewelshie]

Not fully decided if I’m going the FS route yet but if I do, what FS reels would you recommend for this application?


Thanks

 

[Craig]

I've successfully used a penn spinfisher 4500 ll and also a fin nor lethal 6000 for uptiding out of west mersea (Essex) and along the south coast (Brixham, Torquay, etc...) This was using anything up to 10 oz leads and single hook traces.
Caught plenty of stuff on that setup up to maybe 12 lb or so.

 

[Topwater]

The bigger Spinfishers or Slammers get my vote but tbh I still prefer a multi like the good old mk1 525gs

 

[concrete]

If your budget can stretch that far, a Shimano bullseye 9120.

Shimano Bullseye 9120 - Veals Mail Order

Shimano Bullseye 9120 Sea Fishing Tackle | Sea Fishing Rods & Reels | Veals Mail Order

www.veals.co.uk

 

[Tomthewelshie]

If your budget can stretch that far, a Shimano bullseye 9120.

Shimano Bullseye 9120 - Veals Mail Order

Shimano Bullseye 9120 Sea Fishing Tackle | Sea Fishing Rods & Reels | Veals Mail Order

www.veals.co.uk

Lovely reels but a bit out of my price range for the limited use it’s expected to have initially.

 

[Topwater]

You don't need a reel that big on a boat!

 

[Tomthewelshie]

You don't need a reel that big on a boat!

Do you think a penn spinfisher 6500 would be suitable? I have them on my shore rods

 

[concrete]

Do you think a penn spinfisher 6500 would be suitable? I have them on my shore rods

I’ve used a spinfisher 5500 uptiding for hounds with no issues and the skipper I use has spinfishers as his hire reels.

 

[Tomthewelshie]

I’ve used a spinfisher 5500 uptiding for hounds with no issues and the skipper I use has spinfishers as his hire reels.

Brilliant that will save me a bit of cash then!

 

[ever optimistic]

shimano oceanic are worth a look, i use two 8000 size.

 

[Tomthewelshie]

Thanks all for the advice but I’ve decided to stick to multiplier. I’ve been given a slosh 30 to use initially and il go from there.