The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Spin Reels https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:59:01 +0000 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:39:12 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=88311 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Spin Reels : looks like its got a built in...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88311&PID=1263209&title=spin-reels#1263209 Author: welshbaz
Subject: 88311
Posted: 20 Feb 2013 at 9:39pm

looks like its got a built in camera.... now there's an idea]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:39:12 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88311&PID=1263209&title=spin-reels#1263209 <![CDATA[Spin Reels : Nah I would have no use for it...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88311&PID=1263198&title=spin-reels#1263198 Author: Kiwicaster
Subject: 88311
Posted: 20 Feb 2013 at 9:32pm

Nah I would have no use for it . I dont get on with fixed spools that well.

However one of these would be cool.


]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:32:45 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88311&PID=1263198&title=spin-reels#1263198 <![CDATA[Spin Reels : That&#039;s one ugly looking reel...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88311&PID=1263144&title=spin-reels#1263144 Author: welshbaz
Subject: 88311
Posted: 20 Feb 2013 at 8:22pm

That's one ugly looking reel there Neil, do you own one?
I use a Daiwa Emblem Pro 5000a, I find it a nice reel to use for fishing and it casts ok too.
]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:22:02 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88311&PID=1263144&title=spin-reels#1263144 <![CDATA[Spin Reels : Thanks guys. Some good advice...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88311&PID=1262935&title=spin-reels#1262935 Author: Hunter72
Subject: 88311
Posted: 20 Feb 2013 at 12:05pm

Thanks guys. Some good advice there...my set up is a left hand release with a fast release button to handle the loading. I actually imported a Mitchell Avocast....terrible, it just bird nested using it on the field with 8 pound and the tapered Leader. You live and learn. ]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:05:23 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88311&PID=1262935&title=spin-reels#1262935 <![CDATA[Spin Reels : The windcasts are a nice reel...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88311&PID=1262730&title=spin-reels#1262730 Author: Kiwicaster
Subject: 88311
Posted: 19 Feb 2013 at 11:03pm

The windcasts are a nice reel and fairly light .But the reel stem does bend a bit under load ( price you pay for the light weight ) The emblem pros are stiffer but heavier...

For out and out distance shimano have some mad Europe and Japan market only ones which are both light stiff and have fantastic line lay and shape. Cost in the holy hell price range.

Unless your really starting to test the limits of your gear you probably wont notice a lot off difference between reels.

This thing is the current reel that most of the worlds big fixed spool casters use.



Most of the parts are custom made .



]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 23:03:52 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88311&PID=1262730&title=spin-reels#1262730 <![CDATA[Spin Reels : Right I dont use egg beaters(spin...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88311&PID=1262719&title=spin-reels#1262719 Author: scuzzymoto
Subject: 88311
Posted: 19 Feb 2013 at 10:49pm

Right I dont use egg beaters(spin reels) but do own a few of them, so this is my view only.

personal I find the Daiwa reels un-balanced and heavy-

 For distance casting only you could strip them down e.g no drag,no side plates, replace gears with alui- you could also modify the bail arm(cut it off and make a hook for the line like the old mitchell reels). You really need to use the long cast tapered spool with .31 line and tapered leader(or parallel up to you). The idea with distance casting is as light as possible- on a 14' + rod you will notice it. (I can see the guys giving me some stick here)

Besides that they are a good fishing reel - flop around abit on the rod due to the rotor but not a real issue they have counted for some very good fish.
 
]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:49:23 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88311&PID=1262719&title=spin-reels#1262719 <![CDATA[Spin Reels : Anybody used the Diawa Windcast...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88311&PID=1262398&title=spin-reels#1262398 Author: Hunter72
Subject: 88311
Posted: 19 Feb 2013 at 3:17pm

Anybody used the Diawa Windcast X or Z models?...currently using a Axeon 90 and they are a great spin reel for distance casting..Interested to see if anyone has a view on the Windcast and their  performance. Reviews are mixed. ]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:17:28 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88311&PID=1262398&title=spin-reels#1262398