Anybody use an underspin reel with 4 lb. line? If you do what model do you use?
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Anybody use an underspin reel with 4 lb. line? If you do what model do you use?
I tried them and went back to a regular spinning reel. Whichever one you choose, check the method in which the line is retained for the cast. Some use a pin that is released when the trigger is released, more preferable, and others use pressure between the front housing and the spinning portion underneath, which causes flat spots and weakens the line. Some of these have rubber on top of the internal part to ease the flat spotting of the line, but as the reel ages this hardens and you're back to square one.
I have some of the Zebco 11's. Not a decent drag to them at all.:( I'd go with small spinning reels if I had it to do over again.:o
Tried a little Zebco, worked fine as a line holder, not so much as a reel. Go with a little spinner.
guys there are 3 grades of the zebco 11t reels.
El cheapo authentic 18 bucks 0 bearings 1 pickup pin
Better 11t gold 25 bucks 3 bearings 2 pins
Best 11 platinum 30 bucks 4 bearings 2 pins
This platinum is a super nice reel.....Gold is ok, authentic is trash
http://zebco.com/products/11Tplatinum.html
I 've got 3 or 4 Shakespeare underspins, 1 Pfeugler,an old Zebco UL 44 and a Zebco Gold 33 triggerspin. They are all good for holding line and really not much else. The Zebco 33 triggerspin will work but it is pretty heavy so usually stays in the closet. Usually, when it's time to reel in, I just pull in the line like I'm fly fishing, almost second nature. Any how, the results the same, fish in the bateau..Enjoy your time out there...Bayoucrappie
Guys thanks for the education. I guess my next question is, is there a good spincast reel for 4 lb. line? Let me know as I am needing one.
Two points:
1. I don't use underspins but, if I did, I'd get a Daiwa.
2. As the other guys have already mentioned, they're are better reels out there. Almost any spinning reel would do a better job.
Two points, again:Quote:
Originally Posted by jigtosser
1. I'd only consider three: the Daiwa Goldcast, the Zebco Omega or the old Johnson Century (still available on ebay.)
2. You'd probably get a lot more responses if you posted this on the main forum.
Thanks, I did not know where to post it. You are right about the old Johnson. I had already pulled up the listings. There was a time when the Johnson Century was mounted on a fly rod and used for jig fishing. Too bad it was discontinued.
Garcia Avocet at wally, 'bout $20, Diawa Sweepfire at Sportsmans Warehouse, 'bout $11(I have 4), Wally Marshall spinning reel at BPS a while back, $14, The list goes on. Ball bearings are cool, but un-necessary for this task and pricey. 2000 series reels have a bigger spool that gives bigger loops to the line memory, bigger drag that works smoother and generally last a bit longer than the low price tiny reels.Quote:
Originally Posted by jigtosser
Thanks for the info.
Tried underspin many years ago and my buddy used to use one all the time. I hated it. My buddy could only cast about 35 feet on a good throw. I have a ton on crappie fishing rods and almost every one has a Diawa GC80 spincast. Absolutely love it. You can get away with 4 lb. test because it has a little lever on the reel that you can flip and it releases the drag. You can use your thumb and forefinger to hold the line and act as your drag.
I caught a grass carp in 2007 that weighed over 50 lbs. in Barkley Lake on 6 lb. test fluorocarbon line. Caught several good bass with it as well. They cost around $50 apiece.
Thanks
I like the Diawa 80 underspin it is a good reel. I have two of them. They are in the middle on size but i have less line drop off the pin when reeling in, some of the smaller reels you have to tighten the line before you can reel in line also i have less missfires when shooting docks. I have shakespeares, Zebco 11, and Diawa 40 and 80 I always go for the 80 on a 5' rod. Cub48