Centre-pin reel for piking
- MaggotDrowner
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Re: Centre-pin reel for piking
No it didn't. The float is self made and perhaps a little big!
It whizzed across the surface well though!
I wasn't bothered by the size that day though. It was the fish I had when I went after 7 species in 7 hours - all on cane and pin. So they all counted, regardless of size.
It whizzed across the surface well though!
I wasn't bothered by the size that day though. It was the fish I had when I went after 7 species in 7 hours - all on cane and pin. So they all counted, regardless of size.
"I'd rather be fishing!"
MD
MD
- SkimmingTheCream
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Re: Centre-pin reel for piking
The Avon Royal Eagle seemed to go well with the 3 lb TC North Western glass rod . I used an old standard Polaris float but to be honest could have done with one of the Polaris Pike floats when it got a bit windy.
I've never had a pike on a centre pin so I would have been very grateful for even a 3 lb one .
The pike run to 30 lb but are used to being fished for and have 115 acres to hide from me in so I suspect it might be while before I report back how the reel peformed actually catching something ......
I've never had a pike on a centre pin so I would have been very grateful for even a 3 lb one .
The pike run to 30 lb but are used to being fished for and have 115 acres to hide from me in so I suspect it might be while before I report back how the reel peformed actually catching something ......
- Mario
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Re: Centre-pin reel for piking
ive thought of using my ray Walton pin for piking
- Leveller
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Re: Centre-pin reel for piking
Apologies for the rod, if it's any consolation , it was an old one,
Uprated barbel master no problem!
Purist reel is built of solid stuff
The carp was 41' 13,
I've also used a ray Walton reel which is built using strong stuff, however I had garry Mills take the rotating element of the reel out so that it's a fixed reel, I know it sounds daft but I like the tapered spool which still gives you the option of side casting the reel.
My purist reel is the 2030 4inch a very good all rounder, when it first came out is was the closest thing you could get to a new aerial and was modelled on the aerial match they can be picked up reasonably priced on tinternet.
- KenSowerbutts
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Re: Centre-pin reel for piking
A Milwards Gyrex 3.5" is what I will use, dates I think from the fifties but still working great
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- Hamburger
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Re: Centre-pin reel for piking
I also use the little Gyrex for pike or zander fishing - especially when I use heavy spoons or plugs. Very reliable, lovely bakerlite reel with a simple but effective tension nut.
I said goodbye to what I knew and embraced the ways of old, with it taking on the attitude that big isn't best.
Stuart Harris, 'From Carbon to Cane'
Stuart Harris, 'From Carbon to Cane'
- Damflask
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Re: Centre-pin reel for piking
I use a Ray Walton Rolling pin.
Please excuse the rod in this picture. It was from my dark pre-cane past!
Please excuse the rod in this picture. It was from my dark pre-cane past!
- Beresford
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Re: Centre-pin reel for piking
Some fabulous looking pike – they really are beautiful creatures. Not sure I'd lay a fishing reel on one. As Watermole+ and others would rightly say – fish care…
I also have a Youngs 2030. I really rate it very highly and really enjoy using mine. Worth seeking one out. I like the size, the optional line guard, the switch position and action and particularly the solid drum. I also think it looks gorgeous as well in the understated bronze finish. I bought mine mint second-hand, probably unfished, from a dealer as I wanted one in a hurry.
I also have a Youngs 2030. I really rate it very highly and really enjoy using mine. Worth seeking one out. I like the size, the optional line guard, the switch position and action and particularly the solid drum. I also think it looks gorgeous as well in the understated bronze finish. I bought mine mint second-hand, probably unfished, from a dealer as I wanted one in a hurry.
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- Fred
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Re: Centre-pin reel for piking
I use a Marco Cortesi Mk11 and a Mordex Merlin both are 41/2'' x 1'' both work for me.
I do most of my Piking on rivers and don't use huge baits.
I do most of my Piking on rivers and don't use huge baits.
Fish come and go, but it is the memory of afternoons on the stream that endure
- Penninelad
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Re: Centre-pin reel for piking
I have just acquired a Youngs Seldex which would be suitable for piking. As an aside Damflask( I live about 1 1/2 miles away)has fished very poorly for pike as far as I am concerned,this season . I have fished it three times (once in the company of Bendsomecane)and not had a run. I have been drop shotting for perch fairly regularly and again not caught any perch, although I did lose a good chub at the net. In my view Damflask is poorly managed for angling by Sheffield City Council.
Mark Davies