Level Wind Advice for Newbies

[the fog ducker]

wondering if i could get some advice on what level winds are recommended for the newbies on our decks once in a while, few to many break-offs last season , ( Salmon trolling ) would be nice ta have the drag set , pass the rod , Giver ,reel as fast as you can lol , i know alot of you yanks prefer them , dont need nothing to fancy , somthin that is smooth, durable , $150 ish ?? wont be used to often , nice ta have onboard

thx
in advance

felix

 

[SeaWolf]

Shimano Charter Special TLD 2000, should fit your needs.

 

[the fog ducker]

Shimano Charter Special TLD 2000, should fit your needs.

thx Wolf , i read the reviews , looks what im lookin for , 4 bearing , durable , high rate retrievel , lever drag , perfect !!
see them onlone between $100-$150
if anyone has one for sale , or knows where i can get a good deal on one , let me know , thx guys

fd

 

[Dogbreath]

Agree on the Charter Specials the 1000 size is a bit smaller/easier to handle has lots of drag and holds lots of line.

 

[scott craven]

Sent you a P.M.

 

[the fog ducker]

Sent you a P.M.

sent ya a pm Scott , my e and cell ,,, thx !!

 

[scott craven]

Sent you a text Felix

 

[cj6530]

Yanks generally prefer non Level Wind "conventional reels". Level Winds really are a Canadian thing. The charter special becomes a great reel when you take the level wind mechanism off. I put an Alan Tani topless kit on my Charter Special 1000

http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=501.0

 

[scott craven]

I'm using an Avet MX 5.8-1
very nice reel, small light and easy to operate.

 

[CVmike]

Best advise I can give you for level winds... Leave them on your hali rods LOL. Nothing beats the thrill of a salmon on a single action mootching style reel, and nothing builds character like a good whack on the knuckles and struggling to land the fish of a lifetime with numb fingers that cant grip the reel

 

[the fog ducker]

Thx alot Scott , im sure it will put plenty of smiles on board , Will be nice not to have to give **** to guys to let go of the handles LOL ,

If it works out I will buy an Avet as well next season , very sweet looking reels
yes most of us prefer single action reels but some just don't quite get the concept
Fd

 

[Aces]

Another vote for the Charter Specials. I use them for the elderly people and kids and love them!

 

[scott craven]

I've always used single action reels, but I've got arthritis in my reeling hand LOL

 

[trophywife]

i use charter specials for those "special" clients. i may have a couple i can shoot ya felix. next time i am up i will check the kill room.

 

[Hookin'up]

Felix,
I had issues with my daughter breaking everything off too with the single action mr2's and 3's
Derby got me an ARMR2 for her and now nothing breaks off, and her confidence is thru the roof as well.
just another thought
Tim

 

[the fog ducker]

thx for the info and generosity guys , will give the Guides Choice a whirl , sounds like the big boys
like the them... sure they will be well served

( Blair thx man , buzz ya later , get some dates worked out , got some great groups comin over again )

Tim , sweet reels , thx

 

[the fog ducker]

so....
anyone no much about these reels( Shimano Charter Specials TR 2000 ) , Scott gave me one ta play with , i think she needs a service , im getting no
drag resistance when i push the lever drag arm all the way frwd , and tightened what i think is called a backlash knob all the way , the reel is not locking up , meaning the wind handle keeps going backward and forward , if placed in a rod holder , its gonna keep letting line out , hope that makes sense , anyone have any ideas ? might not be worth a repair , thought id poke around a bit
or a Shimano repair shop here on the mainland ?
thx in advance

felix

 

[kevind]

This guy takes one apart in detail pics. Might be of some help to you if you want to take it apart.

http://www.sydneyangler.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=595

 

[the fog ducker]

thx Kev
last thing i need right now lol , rather have the pros look at it ,
might call highwater , see if they do repairs , time ta put the head down and get the glass tub
ready , running outta time ,i apologize in advance for the roars ur gonna here this wknd....
try ta do this without any explosions this time

fd

 

[Pippen]

so....
anyone no much about these reels( Shimano Charter Specials TR 2000 ) , Scott gave me one ta play with , i think she needs a service , im getting no
drag resistance when i push the lever drag arm all the way frwd , and tightened what i think is called a backlash knob all the way , the reel is not locking up , meaning the wind handle keeps going backward and forward , if placed in a rod holder , its gonna keep letting line out , hope that makes sense , anyone have any ideas ? might not be worth a repair , thought id poke around a bit
or a Shimano repair shop here on the mainland ?
thx in advance

felix

I think this is the fish gods way of telling you to keep it simple....and don't be so concerned with your guest's knuckles.