I'm dipping my toe into a bit of spinning / lure fishing and to be frank I know nothing about it, one. I've got myself a cheap (ish) rod( Daiwa Sweepfire 9 ft 15-40 grms) to get started and see if its for me, the reels I already have are a Shimano Stradic 3000, Shimano super x 3000, both 7. something retrieve rates off the top of my head, and a Shimano Aero 5010 baitrunner, which of these would you recommend I use (and why) until I decide if spinnings for me.
If I do take to the game a bit more seriously then I would look into buying a reel dedicated to the job but what features should I look for in such a reel? I.E retrieve speed, double / single handle ( personally I have a preference for double handle reels) but is there an up / down side to either? On the drag front I know a lot of you are going to say front drag but I simply cant get on with them (and I have tried) finding a rear drag a lot more natural for myself so that would be a no compromise area for me.
Any other things to take into account in a spinning reel selection (this is where someones going to bring up mini multiplier type reels and totally fry my mind) but come on lets have it .
Now onto some more deciding factors that your going to need to give me answers i.e venue's, target species etc, well obviously pike, perch, chub, are on the list, but I will make the odd trip to the Trent so zander may also come into the frame, as for venues, I live close to the Aire and river Went so theres a couple of frequent haunts and of cause potentially a bit of still water fishing when the rivers are shut. so lets be honest im looking for a suitable allrounder, if you feel the need to mention brands / models, feel free, as you probably can tell I do have a liking for Shimano reels but don't want to be closed minded in my choice.
i'm sure the mega serious lure anglers out there are going to say I need different reels for such a broad venue/ species range (and I would like to hear your reasoning) but im sure there are many people successfully using just one reel and covering the same sort of areas im looking to cover.
Cheers chaps
Adam
If I do take to the game a bit more seriously then I would look into buying a reel dedicated to the job but what features should I look for in such a reel? I.E retrieve speed, double / single handle ( personally I have a preference for double handle reels) but is there an up / down side to either? On the drag front I know a lot of you are going to say front drag but I simply cant get on with them (and I have tried) finding a rear drag a lot more natural for myself so that would be a no compromise area for me.
Any other things to take into account in a spinning reel selection (this is where someones going to bring up mini multiplier type reels and totally fry my mind) but come on lets have it .
Now onto some more deciding factors that your going to need to give me answers i.e venue's, target species etc, well obviously pike, perch, chub, are on the list, but I will make the odd trip to the Trent so zander may also come into the frame, as for venues, I live close to the Aire and river Went so theres a couple of frequent haunts and of cause potentially a bit of still water fishing when the rivers are shut. so lets be honest im looking for a suitable allrounder, if you feel the need to mention brands / models, feel free, as you probably can tell I do have a liking for Shimano reels but don't want to be closed minded in my choice.
i'm sure the mega serious lure anglers out there are going to say I need different reels for such a broad venue/ species range (and I would like to hear your reasoning) but im sure there are many people successfully using just one reel and covering the same sort of areas im looking to cover.
Cheers chaps
Adam