little G Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 hey raiders i was wondering which reel to buy for bream fishing the penn applause or the affinity and which size? i like the look oof the affinity but am not sure about performance. thanks little G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGF Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 i dunno much about those those reels but i can tell you what size to get for bream and thats a 2500 personally im thinking about getting a daiwa sol 2500 for my next breaming/soft plastics rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scienceman Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 I got an Applause 4000 for larger SP work in estury and inshore and found it a good workhourse for $120 which has copped plenty of abuse. Just dont drop it in the surf like I did as a tiny grain of sand in a bearing is impossible to remove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 The Penn Applause 2000 reel is more than suitable for bream fishing. They are retailing around $80 at the moment, which is very good value for money. They are a little heavier than other equivalent sized reels. Robust, and with a very smooth drag, I don't think you will be disappointed. I have three of these reels that are 5 years old, and with light general maintenance I have had no trouble with any of them. They have accounted for some terrific fish. Ask slinkymalinky about the componentry of these little reels and he will give you some surprising information Cheers Hodgey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little G Posted April 9, 2010 Author Share Posted April 9, 2010 The Penn Applause 2000 reel is more than suitable for bream fishing. They are retailing around $80 at the moment, which is very good value for money. They are a little heavier than other equivalent sized reels. Robust, and with a very smooth drag, I don't think you will be disappointed. I have three of these reels that are 5 years old, and with light general maintenance I have had no trouble with any of them. They have accounted for some terrific fish. Ask slinkymalinky about the componentry of these little reels and he will give you some surprising information Cheers Hodgey thanks everyone 4 the quick replys. ill have to have a closer look into the applause. another quick question does the applause hold braid well? and is it suitible for soft plastic fishing? thanks little G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 another quick question does the applause hold braid well? and is it suitible for soft plastic fishing? thanks little G Yes to both. The braid lays evenly on the spool, and I use mine solely for fishing soft plastics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkymalinky Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 As Hodgey said... the Applause is a great reel. I've even caught baby Yellowfin Tuna on my 3000 and it handled the blistering long runs without missing a beat. One of the best value for money reels you can get IMHO. Cheers, Slinky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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