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Extreme Jigging: Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowtail Kingfish (Hiramasa), Amberjack, Samson Fish => Tackle & Techniques => Topic started by: Sam Beeby on March 17, 2009, 05:25:18 AM

Title: spinning reel harnesses
Post by: Sam Beeby on March 17, 2009, 05:25:18 AM

Has anyone used gimbal set ups that use the attachment to fitting on the rod just above the reel stem. Will pobably be using the expedition cubing for yellowfin this year and was wondering how these set ups go in extended fights on lighter drag with spinners.

Title: Re: spinning reel harnesses
Post by: Brock Arifovic on March 17, 2009, 07:39:02 PM

Sam,

To be honest i have never used one even though i do own one. The reason that i bought it was to chase the Southern Blue Fin Tuna that we get down here in Melbourne (well close to Melbourne), & that this gimble/harness was highly recommended to me by a very good source, so i will hopefully try out very soon, but yes i do believe that they are very good & worth in investing in.

Title: Re: spinning reel harnesses
Post by: Sam Beeby on March 18, 2009, 05:06:14 AM

is it nothing more than the usual harness for lever drag overheads or something different altogether?

Title: Re: spinning reel harnesses
Post by: Matt Kilpatrick on March 18, 2009, 11:20:02 AM

Hi Sam,

You use the same harness/gimbal belt as you would for an overhead reel, attaching the harness release clips to the rings on the spinning reel strap. Here is a photo of Braid's Reel Rest, which works by passing one leg of the strap through the other leg.

Matt