Newbie reel question

[RoadKing1956]

When trolling for Salmon with downriggers on the west coast why use centerpin reels and not multiplier style reels like the guys further south do?
I’ve owned a mr3 and a mr2 and both have line creep.

 

[ChilliSpoons]

Single action reels have become the personal preference for most BC fisherman. Yes, a multiplier reel is probably more efficient but whatever feels more natural to you is what you should use. I personally like to back off the drag on my reel and control the drag with finger pressure just like I do when river fishing using a centerpin reel. I know that when a fish decides to take that last run from right at the side of the boat I tend to lose less fish because I'm in total control of the drag pressure and not dependent on line stretch and rod action to absorb the shock.

 

[barkerfam]

I'm from "down south" and the reason why I use knuckle busters on my boat is simple. IT'S WAY MORE FUN!!!!!

 

[acrowe]

I totally agree that single action reels are a lot of fun when you have a fish on - more like fly fishing
On the other hand I have a couple Penn multipliers bought by my Grandfather in the late 1940s, used by my Grandfather and my father. They both still work really well. I run one fairly often if trolling. I also love to get a fish on them, even if its not quite as nice of a tactile sensory experience. I am not sure there is an efficiency in catching fish argument that is convincing for either

 

[scott craven]

Single action reels will lose more fish at 1:1 ratio.
Multiplying reels at 6:1 can keep up much better, particularly when a fish runs at the boat.
I've used and like both however.

 

[sly_karma]

When trolling for Salmon with downriggers on the west coast why use centerpin reels and not multiplier style reels like the guys further south do?
I’ve owned a mr3 and a mr2 and both have line creep.

It's a cultural thing, aesthetically pleasing. The direct feel of a single action reel is lovely, no denying that. Some fishers I know will switch to rods with overhead reels if they're fishing at or below 175-200 ft, because hooked salmon will mostly rocket to the surface, and the faster takeup of a geared reel helps keep tension on the fish. Using plugs down deep makes this even more important.

I can go either way. I like single action reels for trolling and mooching, but I jig for salmon with highly geared level wind reels. Both have their pros and cons.

 

[RoadKing1956]

It's a cultural thing, aesthetically pleasing. The direct feel of a single action reel is lovely, no denying that. Some fishers I know will switch to rods with overhead reels if they're fishing at or below 175-200 ft, because hooked salmon will mostly rocket to the surface, and the faster takeup of a geared reel helps keep tension on the fish. Using plugs down deep makes this even more important.

I can go either way. I like single action reels for trolling and mooching, but I jig for salmon with highly geared level wind reels. Both have their pros and cons.

Thank you.

 

[RoadKing1956]

Single action reels will lose more fish at 1:1 ratio.
Multiplying reels at 6:1 can keep up much better, particularly when a fish runs at the boat.
I've used and like both however.

Thank you

 

[RoadKing1956]

I totally agree that single action reels are a lot of fun when you have a fish on - more like fly fishing
On the other hand I have a couple Penn multipliers bought by my Grandfather in the late 1940s, used by my Grandfather and my father. They both still work really well. I run one fairly often if trolling. I also love to get a fish on them, even if it’s not quite as nice of a tactile sensory experience. I am not sure there is an efficiency in catching fish argument that is convincing for either

Thank you

 

[RoadKing1956]

I'm from "down south" and the reason why I use knuckle busters on my boat is simple. IT'S WAY MORE FUN!!!!!

Thank you

 

[RoadKing1956]

Single action reels have become the personal preference for most BC fisherman. Yes, a multiplier reel is probably more efficient but whatever feels more natural to you is what you should use. I personally like to back off the drag on my reel and control the drag with finger pressure just like I do when river fishing using a centerpin reel. I know that when a fish decides to take that last run from right at the side of the boat I tend to lose less fish because I'm in total control of the drag pressure and not dependent on line stretch and rod action to absorb the shock.

Thank you