I use a TSS4 and has a 5.8 retreive.
I'm interested in recommendations for a spin reel for casting metal slugs for mackies. I've heard I need around 6.1 retrieve ratio.
Willdoe
I use a TSS4 and has a 5.8 retreive.
the ratio does not mean too much what you need is a high line retrieve as in 1-1.22meters per handle turn.
Pflueger Arbor 40 with 15 lb braid does it for me. Cheers Winston.
I am using a penn battle 6.2:1 retrieve rate imported from the U.S ...matt
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For a great many years my main weapon for Spotties was the old faithfull TSS4 and I would burn 25gm-45gm slugs around the schools. Now I use a 3000 or 4000 Stradic and use much smaller lures in the 10gm - 20gm range. These lures cant take the max speed but still catch fish.
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TSS4 is mine i have a variety of slug sizes
Mike
i use a daiwa exceler oceano 4500 for big slugs/spoons and a shimano navi 4000 for smaller slugs/spoons. happy with both
TSS4 for me & my young bloke uses a TSS3
If you are looking for a cheaper outfit, try a Sahara rod and reel combo from Shimano. They have really picked up their game in the mid-range reels and I find their 6-8kg rod with the 4000 size reel a perfect combo for this type of work and it only cost around the $240 mark.
I actually bought it because i didn't have any two piece rods and needed something i could take on the plane and have found it to be a very versatile combo. Just caught a metre long barra on it up at Tinaroo trolling a barra classic lure, handled the job with no problem. It has also caught numerous schoolies and the odd smaller (~1m) spanish and hasn't had any problems.
It's not in the same class as Loomis's and stradics but it's very good value for money considering the price..
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Richard
Oh, forgot to state for the 4000 size model, 5.7:1 retrieve ratio, 37 inches per crank.. plenty fast enough for any mack species and to get a metal slice skipping along the surface (I usually slow it down a bit for tuna)
Daiwa Emblem Pro, for both Mac & Tuna. 1.2m per crank !
Mark
Shimano Stella 5000SW. A lot of coin for a reel but it is snow my general purpose real used for everything from Spinning to heavier soft plastics and even inshore jack fishing/ 6.2:1 ratio
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Thanks for all the replies. Seems to be a lot that are suitable. I'll have to check them out in the tackle shops.
Willdoe