Hey -
I was interested in finding a small bait casting reel with a clicker.
Planning on fishing 8 pound line or so and hoping to not spend too much.
Would prefer a low profile reel but fine with a round reel as well.
Thinking like shimano 200 sized or smaller (fine with other brands as well).
I know a couple companies have low profile reels with clickers but they all seem to be 300 sizes?
Anyone have any ideas? Thanks a bunch.
Roy
KNUCKLEBUSTERS, if you don't need drag or distance ;D
seriously, though...
CHEAP: Tica Kokanee Special
- https://www.sportco.com/store/pc/Tica-Kokanee-Special-Kt-Series-Baitcast-Fishing-Reels-567p54386.htm (https://www.sportco.com/store/pc/Tica-Kokanee-Special-Kt-Series-Baitcast-Fishing-Reels-567p54386.htm)
- https://www.ebay.com/sch/179950/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=TICA+%28Kokanee%2CSamira%2CKT101%2CKT100%2CKT+101%2CKT+100%29&_sop=15 (https://www.ebay.com/sch/179950/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=TICA+%28Kokanee%2CSamira%2CKT101%2CKT100%2CKT+101%2CKT+100%29&_sop=15)
NOT CHEAP: http://www.hookless.com can supposedly custom-make a 4500 Abu w/ a clicker
Quote from: philaroman on June 12, 2018, 01:13:31 AM
2) http://www.hookless.com (NOT cheap) can supposedly custom-make a small Abu w/ a clicker
Actually on ebay you can find a very decent Abu 4600, add a 6500 side plate and you have a clicker, or do a slot on the original and get the clicker assembly
That's my 5500 with a 6500 side plate
(http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww177/Marc1956/abu%205500_zpsnd848eis.jpg) (http://s717.photobucket.com/user/Marc1956/media/abu%205500_zpsnd848eis.jpg.html)
Marc..
also, some old(80's?), black lo-pro Ryobi & Shimano were especially button-happy...
I mean, if it has a rear thumb release AND a flipping switch AND a third button -- what else could that third button be?
The ABU 3500 I picked up a few months ago has a clicker.
X2 on the Tica.....I bought one used and used it three years fishing for salmon on the Sacramento River. I was fishing with 20 lb mono, and it had plenty of drag. Casts well and the level wind never failed even on a 36 lb King salmon.....Bill
Take a look at a Langley Streamlite, you can find them on ebay. Look for one with a flat screw holding the handle on, NOT a acorn nut. The ones with the flat nut have a one piece main gear and shaft. They cast better than the ones with a two piece gear and shaft. I also remove the level winds. The Streamlites, and also the Targets will fish 2-10lb line. They will fish 2lb well, not many conventional reels that will do that. Also don't over fill them with line. I have over 30 Streamlites, and 8 or 9 Targets, I would not trade on for anything. I would not recommend them for Wahoo fishing!
I've been using a modified Langley Target a lot lately for casting 1/4 ounce jigs. Amazing little reels. Extremely light owing to the aluminum construction. Probably the worlds first large-arbor whiffle spool. They have the type of freespool clutch where the handle is pulled outward to disengage the main from the pinion. What is that style clutch called anyway?. With very light gear oil it will cast the same distance with or without the spool disengaged.
I removed the top cross post and cut down the tail plate to make it palm better. Then added a few magnets to make it cast thumbless. Sorry Norm, that's probably sacrilegious. It's on a Phillipson travano/tobacco rod blank from about that same period (early 50's I believe).
There seems to have been two styles for the Target. One has a little lip to smooth out the top of the tail plate for palming.
Oh... and a clicker too.
-steve
Quote from: Marcq on June 12, 2018, 02:00:12 AM
Actually on ebay you can find a very decent Abu 4600, add a 6500 side plate and you have a clicker, or do a slot on the original and get the clicker assembly
That's my 5500 with a 6500 side plate
(http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww177/Marc1956/abu%205500_zpsnd848eis.jpg) (http://s717.photobucket.com/user/Marc1956/media/abu%205500_zpsnd848eis.jpg.html)
Marc..
That's what I've done here but the colors don't match. Reel works just as well and the fish don't know it.
Thanks for all of the suggestions guys.
Got super busy and was out of town, so, sorry for not responding earlier.
A little more context - fishing light weights + bait from a pier and need to be able to cast.
Without the clicker, I'm always afraid to put the rod down for a second for fear of it going over the rail.
clamp-on rod holder
Backing off the drag is safer than using free spool with a clicker. Depending on the strength of the clicker it could backlash if something snatched it fast enough. Once backlashed, over the rail it goes. Some reels have a click when line is pulled out against the drag.
-steve
Quote from: oc1 on June 26, 2018, 11:56:45 PM
Backing off the drag is safer than using free spool with a clicker. Depending on the strength of the clicker it could backlash if something snatched it fast enough. Once backlashed, over the rail it goes. Some reels have a click when line is pulled out against the drag.
-steve
That's what I often had to do even with strong clickers, backing off the drag
Marc..
Quote from: festus on June 16, 2018, 09:10:58 PM
Quote from: Marcq on June 12, 2018, 02:00:12 AM
Actually on ebay you can find a very decent Abu 4600, add a 6500 side plate and you have a clicker, or do a slot on the original and get the clicker assembly
That's my 5500 with a 6500 side plate
(http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww177/Marc1956/abu%205500_zpsnd848eis.jpg) (http://s717.photobucket.com/user/Marc1956/media/abu%205500_zpsnd848eis.jpg.html)
Marc..
That's what I've done here but the colors don't match. Reel works just as well and the fish don't know it.
Black and red actually looks good
Marc..
Dunno why it just hit me this morning....Penn 920 / 930 / 940 is your huckleberry....
Quote from: thorhammer on July 20, 2018, 03:26:47 PM
Dunno why it just hit me this morning....Penn 920 / 930 / 940 is your huckleberry....
I must have missed this post, but John is right, the Levelmatic would be a great choice. I have to wonder though...what would you target that was small enough for 8 pound line yet need a bait clicker?
I just slapped my 930 full of 17 pound pink Ande...prolly gonna wish I'd left it in the drawer when it gets scratched. 8)
Thanks for all the advice.
I've heard from several people now that free spool + clicker isn't safe since its still possible to backlash, which equals overboard.
Ive never had an issues with it though, but maybe I'll just go with the rod holder route.
Targeting CA halibut with live bait and it just seems like the light line fishes better.
Quote from: thorhammer on July 20, 2018, 03:26:47 PM
Dunno why it just hit me this morning....Penn 920 / 930 / 940 is your huckleberry....
Was going to mention those, I have a 940 but the gap between the spool and the ring is too wide for 8lb
Marc..