Best all round boat multi....?

The one I use most for both of those is one of my ABU 7000,s

has brake blocks so can cast even big weights uptide

very capable medium size downtider too. at anchor or drifting

as an all rounder has a proved pedigree

With regards to reels you need to speak to Dave lynes, the reel wizard and a very good angler with a intimate knowledge of reels both from a spares and maintenance view point and usuage.

It will probably be easier to tell you the reels to avoid and there are a few that disappoint.

Finor reels have a good reputation for build quality, it is all about keeping that salt water out or the ability to drain out after a rinse off.

Good luck.

What's your budget? - there is sooo much out there.

Good main stream.

I use Daiwa Saltist for pretty much everything. I have 3 of the older ones in 30 size 6.4:1 and did have a fantastic twin speed, wide body lever drag (got knicked).

Both exceptional reels, especially the twin speed 6.3 /3.1:1, for all situations from wrasseing to wrecking,

Both these reels cast well.

top end

Accurate, fin nor avet etc

as dad says the abu 7000s are a great all round reel and if the budget stretches the Avets are brilliant reels.

we use a combination of both normally.

Whatever reel you go for ( I have the Saltist collection 20HA, 30HA and the 40HA)

They will only last if you take great care of them. I religiously clean mine after every use and have them serviced by Dave Lines annually, they are 5 years old now and are just as good as the day I bought them.

Also, you get what you pay for. Expect to spend over £150.00.

Greg

I am enjoying the Penn Fathom 15, 2 speed at the moment, it is useful to select low gear when foul hooking a ray and pulling it up like a kite. Shop around as with all reels, the same model can vary in prices by 30%.

Another good reel for shore and most boat work (haven't tried it with big stuff) is the Penn 525 mag 2 which have really dropped in price over the last few years. I bough this for shore fishing and take it as my reserve reel for boat. Very happy up tiding with this. Fully agree with Greg, clean after use and get Dave to service annually and they last for years (until a new shiny one catches your eye being used by a mate or in the shop).

Currently sat in the house wondering where the wind is that made us cancel todays trip out, must be coming this afternoon.

I have walked around Hengisbury this morning, i can assure you the wind was present!

Highcliffe sailing club on Mudeford have a good anemometer with history:

https://weatherfile.com/?loc_id=GBR00004

I have half an hour ago come across the holes bay relief road and nearly got blown off it. 

OP sorry for the thread drift now reels:

I have an ABU 7000c Synchro which is about 25 years and is still good, so good in fact that it is my preferred reel for medium fishing including uptiding but alas these are no longer made.  Other posters above have put up some good advice

Rob and Martin,

thanks I feel better now that I know the wind is up.

Reference reels, the Shimano TLD are another solid workhorse that are worth a look.

I have walked around Hengisbury this morning, i can assure you the wind was present!

 

Highcliffe sailing club on Mudeford have a good anemometer with history:

 

https://weatherfile.com/?loc_id=GBR00004

 

Thanks Rob

I must say I had the same thoughts as Ian when I got up this morning

Sorry guys not to over write the thread, myself and Blake went out this morning and came in at 3.30 had a great day lots of rays, big Wrasse, Gurnard but no spotties.

Swash was flat calm until 1 then a stiff breeze built through the afternoon but fishable, worst conditions was the last drift at stakes!!

Interesting caught a couple with the same markings as last weekend, they must be getting used to being caught now. <img src="/emoticons/default_wink.png" alt=";)" data-emoticon="" srcset="/emoticons/wink@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Avets used all day if that helps?

Thanks for all the replies. One thing I forgot to mention is that I need left hand wind !! Also those reels with level wind are not great for uptide casting as they restrict the line release.

Anyone know of a left hand wind with lever clutch? I am struggled by the find one that does not cost the same as a house !!

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I use Lh winds, For £130 ish you can get a good all rounder with a penn fathom 25 good for all uses, will cast no problem, handle big fish and easy to service and maintain. The abu7000 does a LH wind but not as good and the swedish are not manufacturing anymore and quality is down the pan, I took two back with faults. Avet do LH winds and quality but more expensive.

I use Lh winds, For £130 ish you can get a good all rounder with a penn fathom 25 good for all uses, will cast no problem, handle big fish and easy to service and maintain. The abu7000 does a LH wind but not as good and the swedish are not manufacturing anymore and quality is down the pan, I took two back with faults. Avet do LH winds and quality but more expensive.

Thanks Mal, I will look closer at the penn. The ones I saw just seemed a bit too strong, more for much bigger fish but I suppose if I do happen to be lucky enough to snare a monster !!

Ahhh I see why I discounted them, the left hand does not have a lever drag!!

Guess I will have to stick to a star drag system!

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