Surf Spin Question

[chopperdog]

Is there any reason a surf spin reel in a smaller size like the Bull's Eye 5080 couldn't be used on rare occasions on a shorter rod for lures or live baiting inshore?

Thinking of something like that as a surf reel because I don't have anything remotely suitable anymore and I'm heading for a surf session in a few weeks. I was also hoping it could fill a gap for a medium size inshore spinner. Basically one reel to look after all those kinds of fishing I do once in a blue moon and don't really have gear for anymore.

Would there be issues with the amount of line a distance reel lets out on short rods? I read some stuff online to that effect but it wasn't very scientific At 445g with heaps of drag and line capacity the Bull's Eye looks like a candidate to do a few jobs.

http://www.plat.co.jp/shop/catalog/p...f-fishing.html

[gummy guy]

Why not have a look at a 4500 size daiwa or 8000 Shimano... Like a saltist or stradic. This will cover both applications well... Dedicated surf reels are large in size irrespective of weight and the gear ratio is always a killer... You may as well look for versatility rather than such specificity in a reel if its use is to fill a briars spectrum.

[chopperdog]

I have to admit the long cast idea was attractive. Plenty of options in convnetional spin reels for sure.

I appreciate the gearing and weight can be unusual on a lot of them but the Bulls Eye there sits at 445gm and 80 something cm/ retrieve. Ball park with typical spinners right? Or am I missing something?

[The G factor]

I dont think it would be appropriate for lures (plastics/Hb's/vibes), I reckon you could be throwing a few loops due to the spool size as your taking up slack line during the retrieve.

Then again i dont know this as a fact as I dont know anyone who has used surf cast reels for lure fishing (other than throwing heavy metal slugs), just something I think could happen.

That said, if its on rare occasions and you wont really be doing much lure fishing with it, then you could probably get away with it.

[chopperdog]

Yeah the whole throwing loops thing has me wondering. Surf spinners aren't a big thing is Australia I guess. Might be lucky to find anyone with much experience using them.

[MiSCrEANT]

Japanese reels like that are meant to be used for heavy casting from the shore for flatfish, kisu or whatever. I think they don't use lures with those reels. Spool's too big. The rods they use in conjunction with these reels are freaking long as. 13ft+ long.

If you want something for the inshore live baiting/luring like you said, opt for a reel with SW concepts. Would be more practical and last you longer. Surf fishing maybe.

[Windknot]

I don't know your location, but I take it, you will be targeting salmon or something of a similar size from the beach. The best outfit for this sort of fishing is a good quality rod about 9 feet long, rated 4-8kg, with a good quality 2500 to 3000 size reel, spooled with some 6 to 8kg braid. An outfit like this will cast lures up to around 30g the distance required and it will be a delight to use, all day. What's more, you will really enjoy catching these modest sized fish on tackle that's proportional with their size.