Having followed the thread for a while I've just placed my first order. I only fish short overnighters, and haven't generally found single hook baits the one at night (much better in the day) Have people found the s2 or garlic successful when fished as single baits at night, with no other freebies? Thanks, David

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Banned mate !

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Would like to hit 130/140 with 15lb line straight through . Using 12ft 3.5lb Nash nrxd rods. Don't know if a reel change would help

My rods are fast taper, and the waters I fish all have leader bans and minimum line diameter rules, hence I wondered what difference a reel change would make. If it would only be minimal I'll stick with my tournies!
I appreciate technique is important, but just wanted some opinions on 5000t suitability to hit reasonable distance marks
Cheers

I have a set of 5000t reels which I love. However, I struggle a little with range fishing. Would changing to a newer reel ie shimano ultegra or the new emblems see a significant jump in the distance I'm casting (15lb straight through, leader ban)? Or is the improvement in newer reels more related to smoothness and lack of coffee grinder noise, rather than range casting performance? Thoughts? Would changing the worm shaft to a slower oscillation one help, or is it more spool size that helps casts? Cheers Dave