Ninja 2000 reel

[mikench]

Must be a computer generated issue, surely they would want more dosh from you to post abroad?

I doubt they would post abroad full stop! My reel qualified for free delivery anyway but only in the Uk! AD do not have my french address! Une grosse bourde!!!

 

[mikench]

My reel just arrived and by courier not parcelforce!! I suspect it's a replacement but whatever it's a lovely reel! I will give flurocarbon a go with a lighter leader!

If I were to use braid with a flurocarbon leader of say 5 metres no braid will be likely to touch a fish imo but rules are rules! I will give my original proposal a try! It's a lovely smooth reel!!

 

[103841]

I don’t see the need for using Fluoro as your main line Mike, plain mono would be just fine, just use Fluoro for the leader.

 

[mikench]

Flurocarbon supposedly has less stretch like braid and is strong! As I have plenty of the stuff I will give it a try and will switch to mono if my experiment doesn't work! I have a spare spool so I can use mono( 10lb) and a fluro leader!

The reel is small, light and feels very well made!

 

[103841]

I don’t like the stuff but appreciate its alledged near invisibility quality, I find the brands I’ve tried a bit “springy”, that of course can work in your favour for hooklengths. Keep in mind Mike that you’ll be winding this stuff onto a very small spool.

If you’re drop shotting just a rod length or two out I can’t imagine a problem but casting a light lure further afield might present a few issues. This is why braid is so popular, not only does it have very little stretch, it is also flexible and doesn’t suffer from memory. I look forward to reading your experiences.:thumbs:

 

[mikench]

Thanks John! I will follow your suggestion! Do you attach your braid to the leader with a uni knot or other?

 

[103841]

Thanks John! I will follow your suggestion! Do you attach your braid to the leader with a uni knot or other?

I use an Albright knot when making the rig at home but if I need to retie on the bank I keep it easy with a loop to loop.

 

[sam vimes]

And usually misinformed. Dave Chilton (former Kryston owner) said how braid will flatten more around a fish's mouth so won't tear into flesh the same as mono.

I wasn't defending braid bans. I think most bans in the fishing world are well intentioned, but many are absolute horse****, based on reactionary nonsense. I didn't think it actually needed saying, especially as I've said time and again that I use braid.