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SW20000PG for popping

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Kenny Tan:
Popping gurus,

Anyone used a 20000PG reel for popping?

Pros and cons

Amr Kehila:
Hi Kenny,

Assuming you are talking about an SW Stella; I can tell you that it is totally fine to do so, should your budget be limiting you to a single reel. I did it when i first started because I began jigging, rather than popping, and didn't have the money for both initially. The drawback is that due to the slower retrieval rate you will find, especially when using surface stickbaits, that recovering the line after a sweep will require a fair bit more winding. It will certainly be more of a workout! When you can afford it, get the 18K for popping; you will notice a big difference after a day of casting! There is a slight weight difference too which is negligible really and casting off the 20K spool may be very marginally different in casting distance in comparison because it is wider in diameter.

That is my humble opinion if your budget is tight. Coming from my limited experience compared to many other members of this great forum.

Take care.

Trevor Skinner:
No problems at all when you're using a popper.

It's a little more difficult to work a stickbait with but doable.



Trev

Kenny Tan:
Thanks guys.  ;)

Dan Cooper:
I pop and stickbait using an 08 20K. Mind you, this is off the bricks chasing kings, where im only fishing for a couple of hours at a time.

If you have used HG reels alot in the past then it may feel a bit sluggish and hard to keep up, but once you get a rythm going working a stickbait with a PG reel, you eventually don't really think much about it. Just a faster tempo.

This is my experience anyway, I'm sure there are alot better people on here able to offer advice on the subject

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