Help Needed Reel For Rock Fishing

[davec84]

Hi guys,

ive been using a daiwa bg90 for fishing off rocks but not too long ago got all my gear stolen. i need to get a new reel but im not too sure what to get. All my other reels(smaller) have been Shimano and i cant help but look for another Shimano for this application. Any suggestions? Also how are overhead reels for rock fishing?

Cheers

[autocad]

Firstly how much are you wanting to spend?

I would not recommend an overhead for rock fishing unless you are confident with casting with one, as trying to untangle birds nests on the rocks is not good at all.

[davec84]

i was looking into the shimano baitrunner series

but im not too sure

i want to target kingies and jewies

will the baitrunner hold up?

[Hooked-Up]

I have the 6500 its tough as. Only thing ive noticed is with braid its not the best for casting hard something to do with the way the reel layes line on the spool but have been told the problem is non existant with normal line.

[Guest Reely]

For the money, you cant beat a BTR 4500 or 6500. Both the same internally just 6500 can hold more line. For something a bit heavier but not much more expensive try the Spheros. THey will hold most fish up, but there have ben some awesome reports of big fish around lately.

[johnno]

Dave what where your thoughts on the BG 90

good reel for what you used it for?

under gunned a little ?

What Species do you target?

As said the Spheros +upgrades is a super reel, but is a little pricey

but if you compare to a BG 90 not that far off $ mark

the BTR reels are good also.

[shane87]

If you can get your hands on one of the old american made penn 9500 spinfishers then you will be set for many years. Not sure on how the new ones stack up against the old faithfull yank ones.

[jewnut]

if you do want to go shimano overhead the faithfull TSM IV is good value and casts really well.

[Sammy0884]

You would be hard pressed to find a rock ledge without a Daiwa SL50SH or Shimano TSM4