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Jared Pillay
Posted in Rock & Surf - Jun 26, 2017 - 13:43

Reel suggestions for a 11ft assassin rock hopper

Guys I recently purchased a Assassin rock hopper 11ft this rod is a gully / estuary rod what reel would you guys suggest I get for this rod

Ronald Mathuray
Jun 26, 2017 - 15:05

Whats your Budget?

Marcus Govender
Jun 26, 2017 - 15:18

little 3000 or 4000 reel that comes with two cups
1 for braid
1 for mono

Jared Pillay
Jun 26, 2017 - 16:00

Ronald my Budget is nothing more than R700

Ronald Mathuray
Jun 26, 2017 - 19:23

Have a look at a Daiwa Excellor 3000, Penn Fierce 2 2500 or the Shimano Sahara FE 2500. All of them will suit that rod perfectly, some are slightly over your budget, but it's better to spend the extra just to ensure you have a reliable Reel. Trust me the cheaper reels will not survive Salt water much.

Jared Pillay
Jun 27, 2017 - 08:29

Thanks Ronald, appreciate the direction

Naeem Karim
Jun 27, 2017 - 12:03

shimano sienna 4000 with 20lb braid..

Fish a Man Fish
Jun 28, 2017 - 08:38

Get a K.P.
As you mentioned, its for gulley fishing. The reel will get wet by splashing waves and handling when fishing in gullies.

Leon Valayudan
Jun 28, 2017 - 10:16

I will second that, get a kp if u gully fishing.
If u planing to spin with set up, then go for Grinder, 3000 to 5000 size.

Jared Pillay
Jul 03, 2017 - 10:37

thanks Guys for all the advice, i had a look at every option, Honestly having never fished with a KP, i went with the grinder option and Boy did i have some fun and my mind blown away with the options.. I settled on the Okuma ceymar c-55 for now I put MONO 15lb

Just a note on the assassin rock hopper, sales assistant mentioned this rod will break if you cast with anything heavier than a 2 ounce in fact he suggested i stick to below 2 ounce rated lures / sinkers or rod will break