slaphead
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Can anyone explain the difference between a centrepin reel and a flyreel?
Could I use a flyreel for trotting?
Thanks in advance.
Could I use a flyreel for trotting?
Thanks in advance.
Centrepin reel.
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Mr Cholmondeley-Corker (PaSC)
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Yes, but first you have to stop being me.
And no to your second question.
And no to your second question.
peter crabtree
AKA Simon, 1953 - 2022 (RIP)
He's got a bigger one than you.....
chub_on_the_block
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It was an accident waiting to happen. At least i am unique.
B
binka
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I thought it was twins to begin with but something just wasn't right... I reckon it's a set up and the first one's been framed!
sam vimes
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Fly reels are glorified line holders with a ratchet that stops the line spilling off it. Centrepins have a switchable ratchet that is not usually as strong as that found on a fly reel. With the ratchet switched out, a centrepin should run very freely.
No, at least none of the fly reels I've ever encountered could be used for trotting.
barbelboi
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I thought Corky/Spiders was having log in problems again, gotto slow down on the JD..............
slaphead
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Cheers, and avatar changed.
slaphead
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Corky?
Am I treading on someone else's toes?
Am I treading on someone else's toes?
Mr Cholmondeley-Corker (PaSC)
Senior Member
Hahahaha
I'm Corky.
Don't worry you're not treading on anyone's toes.
I'm Corky.
Don't worry you're not treading on anyone's toes.
slaphead
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Thank goodness for that.
Right, I bit the bullet and bought a cheap centrepin off e-bay.
It arrived today, had a look at it then I thought how do I put line on it and lay it evenly.mg:
Can anyone help? (Please keep it simple cos at the moment my brain is suffering from overload).
Right, I bit the bullet and bought a cheap centrepin off e-bay.
It arrived today, had a look at it then I thought how do I put line on it and lay it evenly.
mg:Can anyone help? (Please keep it simple cos at the moment my brain is suffering from overload).
sumtime
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Stop messin' about Slapper just put about 60 yards (plenty) on and yer laughin'.
just put about 60 yards (plenty) on and yer laughin'.
slaphead
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Ta sumtime, glad you're 'like me and working in proper measurements.
Any suggestions as to line strength, I'm hoping to trot it down the Ribble or Wyre.
Any suggestions as to line strength, I'm hoping to trot it down the Ribble or Wyre.
no-one in particular
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I used to trot with a fly reel. Its just that you have to keep paying out line by hand. I got quite used to it and never had a problem. On slow or slowish rivers it was Ok. Never tried it on a fast river though. Not recommending it, but if you only have a fly reel which are normally a lot cheaper than center pins, it is possible to trot with one. The other problem was the slow retrieve because of the narrowness of the drum so, I put plenty of backing on to increase the diameter. Where there is a will, there's a way.
Ta sumtime, glad you're 'like me and working in proper measurements.
Any suggestions as to line strength, I'm hoping to trot it down the Ribble or Wyre.
4lb Bayer Perlon, as this is a floating line and you'll want that for trotting.
slaphead
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Thanks you.
Now I've got to master single/double loop casting.
Now I've got to master single/double loop casting.
dalesman
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Thanks you.
Now I've got to master single/double loop casting.
You mean the Wallis or Nottingham cast
mg:. Use a single loop pull of about 3' of line and flick out under hand controlling spool spin with your thumb, that's the thumb on your hand holding the rod, sorted:wh.
Don't try totting wagglers on the pin
slaphead
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Avon/stick floats ok?