slug combo

[reef_raider]

i am looking for a rod and reel for throwing slugs at tuna and mackeral... any suggestions?

[Cowfish13]

Dunno about brands, but you will need a high speed spinning reel ie. 7:1 gear ratio. this should be about 6-8kg and should be accompanied with a 7 foot rood, for large casting distance.

[toxic avenger]

How much you gunna spend? At the moment you can pick up a shimano TSS4 for about $130 if you check various specials and shop around. These reels have been the benchmark in the mackeral and tuna spinning game for the last 15 or so years, a real tried and proven performer at the best price you're likely to see them at. It is then a matter of matching them to a suitable spin stick. Most people use rods in the 7 - 8 foot range with many differing opinions on the best ones. A couple of commonly heard names in this field are Gary Howards \"Moreton bay spin sticks\", Wilson live fibre 8 foot 5-8kg spin rods, and 7 - 8 foot Ugly sticks also are regular contenders.

If you stay light with your line you will increase your casting distance, a big advantage. 6kg would be more than enough, but the lighter the be better. Macks and tuna don't run around snags but you may have to chase a few from time to time.

Cheers Kev

[reef_raider]

i have a rod now so all i need is a high speed reel... tried out 1 of the ones i had at home today when we went to moreton as there was heaps of tuna schools everywhere but the reel wasnt quite up to it even tho it is a brand new $150 reel

[ando_04]

mate, you will need to look for a high speed reel, and also a reel that will have enoguht line capicity, for tuna and macks, sometihng like a 4000, to a 6000 reel will do the job

[blue_mako]

I have heard the Moreton Bay Spin Sticks are one ofthe best Tuna/Mackeral spinning rods around. A Daiwa Certate 4000 matched with 20-30lb Daiwa Sensor braid would be the strongest reel/line combimation.

Troy

[reef_raider]

yea i have a rod already and the daiwa certate is the reel i want i jus dont have the $$$ yet... i would have except i went shopping yesty:P