Blacksheep 250

[Brian D]

Is there a better baitcaster then the Diawa Blacksheep 250? It cost about $575 (or 1 little yammy) so I want to get it right.

I am looking for a heavy casting reel for Barra that I can also use as a reel for a jig stick and something to cast big plastics at sharks next season.

Is there anything better value or quality at or less $$$?

[blue_mako]

I have a Daiwa Millionaire SW 203 and I find it great on Threadies and the like, it's a very popular inpoundment Barra reel.

Tom has a sheep, maybe he could give you some info.

Troy

[kevinchen19870316]

daiwa milli bay area sp 200BB

shimano conquest 300 or other sizes

black sheep is a sweet reel but the limited production and availability actually make the price go up a great deal. so it's not of the same value as bay casting sp 103( just smaller, but sweet as it is)

conquest 300 is know for its unbeatable quality and 10 yrs warrenty's essential if u wanna use the reel really hard.

personally, i would use a bay casting sp 103 as nowadays, line capacity's not a big issue when GSP is the go.

[Tom B]

Hey Brian,

Kevin is right, it is a sweet reel and it isn't really worth $575, thats y i bought it on special for $499 and i got it with free line.

It came with a 5 year warranty, so not as good as the shimanos but the quality is definately better.

Being a 250 size reel is a bit on the heavier side but it is rated at 7+ kg drag, (mine does 9kg). It holds about 130yds of 40lb bass hard braid (orange coloured line). I havnt had a chance 2 use it on barra yet but it handles jacks, jews and big flattys with ease.

As with sharks it should go fine.

The only downside is that is has no mag force but ive never had any problems casting cos u tend 2 cast heavier lures anyway.

If u have any other questions send me a pm or contact the tackle warehouse.

Cheers

[Brian D]

Gezz the Bay 200 looks pretty good, thanks guys - where's the best place that stocks em? Does tackle world have em?

[Oceandonkey]

do you work at tackle warehouse on old cleveland road Tom?

Brian cant you just take parts from the eleventy billion reels you have and form some sort of SUPER REEL

[Tom B]

Nah i dont work at the tackle warehouse, just recommending them cos there service and product knowledge is outstanding.

[jeff f]

where do they come up with the names for some of these reels, i mean really what the hell have sheep got to do with fishing?

[ellicat]

Jeff, They make good companions on cold nights like tonight;) :ohmy:

[Dazzamcgee]

LOL :evil: :evil: :woohoo:

[Lozzel]

ellicat wrote:

Jeff, They make good companions on cold nights like tonight;) :ohmy:

Only if your a KIWI elli :woohoo:

[werewolf]

your evil ellicat!

[Brian D]

ellicat wrote:

Jeff, They make good companions on cold nights like tonight;) :ohmy:

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Got to love a bean counter with personality. Good one!:woohoo:

Post edited by: Brian D, at: 2007/07/22 04:18

[kevinchen19870316]

as well, if u r thinen about a high-priced reel. a daiwa milli monoblock can be nearly 2 times the price of a sheep. and a daiwa Millionaire-KAWAHAGI is just over 10 times the price of the sheep. however, they r both freshwater reel and they don;t really like any abuse i am afraid.

[Feral]

A Diawa sweetfire is about $12 if that helps!

[STU]

blue_mako wrote:

I have a Daiwa Millionaire SW 203 and I find it great on Threadies and the like, it's a very popular inpoundment Barra reel.

Tom has a sheep, maybe he could give you some info.

Troy

I've got its little brother the 103 millionaire great reels

[Nastymind]

I reckon the Saltwater is the way to go. Even try a Luna. I had the 103. Bloody beautiful. There is alot I can tell you about them too. Come back in and see me if you like, I`m sure I can help you choose the right reel mate. Even work out a special deal too. I should be able to throw in some braid and load it up with backing for you.

[blue_mako]

STU wrote:

I've got its little brother the 103 millionaire great reels

Why don't you use it on the Bass?

Troy

[STU]

blue_mako wrote:

STU wrote:

I've got its little brother the 103 millionaire great reels

Why don't you use it on the Bass?

Troy

I do I will be taking it next weekend I've taken it to N.P other times but I get more distance out of my spin outfit alot of the fish lately seem to be further out

[Brian D]

Got one yahooooo got one before they become extinct as they don't make en anymore. Loaded with 60lb pe4 braid.

Here comes sight casting at sharks next summer.:woohoo: :laugh: :woohoo:

[blue_mako]

STU wrote:

blue_mako wrote:

STU wrote:

I've got its little brother the 103 millionaire great reels

Why don't you use it on the Bass?

Troy

I do I will be taking it next weekend I've taken it to N.P other times but I get more distance out of my spin outfit alot of the fish lately seem to be further out

I get more casting distance out of my bc then spin gear. Do you fish with the mag force and spool pressure at a minimum?

Troy

[STU]

Probably not enough by the sounds of it I will suss it out see what distance I can get out of it, knowing my luck I'll go to cast it a country mile and get a big birds nest

[blue_mako]

Go down to North Pine on Saturday . I may be going.

Troy