5-15 westin rod

[Rammer223]

Son treated me to the above so looking for reel to match have a ninja 2500 which quite enjoy using on 2-10 gram westin , but always good to explore new stuff , so budget probably around £60 mark what’s good what’s not
Thanks in advance lee

[Rammer223]

Maybe should add looking to explore texus Carolina methods

[fossil-fish]

To be totally honest I don't think you can beat the Ninja in that sort of price range.

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[Daniel]

To be totally honest I don't think you can beat the Ninja in that sort of price range.

Merry Christmas

Agreed, I can't think of anything you can buy new that touches it for that price.

[Taffypiker]

I really like my shimano fx 2500 , it's entry level but it's good gear in my view

What sort of reel would be my next step up ?

Or go straight to the Ninja ?

[Rammer223]

Another ninja ordered which leaves the braid to sort have my original ninja loaded with spider wire about 13 lb breaking strain if I remember correctly and to be fair I thought it’s been good so before I go same way on the second ninja any thoughts on choice and weight of braid, as said in original post looking to try texus Carolina methods thanks in advance lee

[fossil-fish]

Daiwa J8 Braid is reliable stuff. I have had no problems with various breaking strains. Have also found the Spiderwire smooth 8 to be good. Like the camouflage colour in that. I would stick with between 15 and 20lb for that set up.

[Rammer223]

Going for 16 lb spider wire , can I ask whats your thinking is regards camo as seen few videos etc promoting hiviz presumably so you can see line pull away easily
Regards lee
Ps all relatively new to me regarding texus Carolina method

[fossil-fish]

Going for 16 lb spider wire , can I ask whats your thinking is regards camo as seen few videos etc promoting hiviz presumably so you can see line pull away easily
Regards lee
Ps all relatively new to me regarding texus Carolina method

I honestly doubt if colour makes any difference at all. I just happen to have an outfit loaded with it in 40lb and find it very good. Like other braids I have used that are multi coloured they can be easier to see as some sections stand out against the background depending on the conditions.

[Rammer223]

Ok thanks fossil fish for taking the time to reply
Regards lee

[Johnnyblaze]

Another vote for the Daiwa Ninja and J8 braid. I have 40lb on my 10-30g set up, which is unnecessary for jacks and doubles but I like getting my lures bac

[Rammer223]

What you guys using leader wise I have the drennon suffex but only goes to 10 ld river quite snagy hence gone heavier rod and braid so might as well up the leader a little to match
Thanks lee

[Esoxuk]

12lb cahira wire or knot2kinky would be my choice, it’s easily knotable very fine, lightweight and totally kink proof

[Rammer223]

Will take a look many thanks