Mooching setup?

[Califbill]

I read all the posts on single action reels. What setup would you buy to see if you like them? I do not need an Islander to start out. One with free spool switch for downrigger and decent drag. Rod and reel.

 

[Tailwalker]

Shimano Moocher Plus 4000 GT and Shimano convergence mooching rod. Not too much money for some decent gear.

 

[TanTastic84]

Daiwa M-One Plus (Now called UTD-400) OR Shimano 4000GT and Shimano Convergence rod.

If you want to go even cheaper than that, get a conventional rod like a Shimano TDR or whatever you have already been using on your downriggers and run the new reel on that. You'll know you like the reel after a few fish. If you dont like it then you're only out the cost of the reel. (Let me know if you fall into the later category

I think others will back me up on this, but, I'm pretty sure you're going to love it. Super simple reels to use. Low/easy maintenance, lots of fun, what's not to like!?!

 

[Califbill]

Medium or medium heavy?

 

[Tailwalker]

Medium or medium heavy?

That is personal preference. If you fish mostly Chinook, you may want a med heavy. Of course, a medium weight would make the fight more fun, especially for a smaller fish.

 

[Derby]

I have fish a med. tech forever and have handled springs up to 50lbs with no problem...however if you are going after rivers inlet fish, I would strong suggest a med. heavy or heavy rod...those springs are just mean up there...

 

[Fisherman Rob]

I have a couple of the Shimano reels and I don't like the drag adjuster. It takes a LOT of spinning of the adjuster to set it. They are old, so maybe that is the problem. Is there a way this can be modified?

 

[Derby]

put a couple SS washer between the adjustment know and the spool

 

[Tailwalker]

I have a couple of the Shimano reels and I don't like the drag adjuster. It takes a LOT of spinning of the adjuster to set it. They are old, so maybe that is the problem. Is there a way this can be modified?

If they're old, you may just have to replace the washers in the drag. You can order it from Shimano directly or go to ereplacementparts.com.

 

[wishiniwasfishin1]

I read all the posts on single action reels. What setup would you buy to see if you like them? I do not need an Islander to start out. One with free spool switch for downrigger and decent drag. Rod and reel.

Are you running a baitcaster type reel now? you are going to love the single action reel...and all your friends will want one.

 

[Califbill]

Wallyworld has an mcr2000 combo. Too small of a reel? Mcr4000 better?

 

[tubber]

Either is decent. Some prefer the older version to the newer. I have one of each in the 4000 size. You'll need some Dacron backing to avoid the mono shrinking and cracking the spool. Does the rod come with a short butt and long front grip? In other words is it also a real 'Canadian' downrigger/mooching rod?

 

[TanTastic84]

What is Wallyworld? I know it's in National Lampoons Vacation, but it looks like the site is for a charter out of NY.

 

[drpower]

Shimano Moocher Plus 4000 GT and Shimano convergence mooching rod. Not too much money for some decent gear.

+1

load it with 50lb backing or braid and 30lb Maxima

 

[Fish Assassin]

What is Wallyworld? I know it's in National Lampoons Vacation, but it looks like the site is for a charter out of NY.

Walmart.......