I have just bought a Greys Orion M2 does anybody know what the reducer is 
for,
Is it just for winding in, or can I cast with it without breaking the rod.

Thanks  steve...

AFAIK reducers are provided so that the effective length of the rod can
be made longer for casting and reduced for retrieving.

Is it ok for pendulum and off the ground with reel up then?
K

"steve"  wrote in message 
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>I have just bought a Greys Orion M2 does anybody know what the reducer is 
>for,
> Is it just for winding in, or can I cast with it without breaking the rod.
>
> Thanks  steve...
> 

Don't know I don't do beach fishing, or use a rod with a reducer.

Suggest you email the manufacturer at sales@greysfishing.co.uk and ask
them.

Thanks for the advice and address ill give them a shout and ask them to 
confirm its purpose and post what they come back with.
Steve...

"chris"  wrote in message 
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> Don't know I don't do beach fishing, or use a rod with a reducer.
>
> Suggest you email the manufacturer at sales@greysfishing.co.uk and ask
> them.
> 

"steve"  wrote in message 
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>I have just bought a Greys Orion M2 does anybody know what the reducer is 
>for,
> Is it just for winding in, or can I cast with it without breaking the rod.
>
> Thanks  steve...

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It is called a reducer because that is what it used to do.
Before the current trend of slim rods, the butts on the old beachcasters 
were too thick in diameter  to fit the coasters when casting with the reel 
on the bottom of the rod.

A slim section was made to fit into the bottom of the rod to attach the reel 
to.
This reduced the diameter of the butt, hence the name. "Reducer"

These days I believe it is used when fishing with the reel on the bottom of 
the rod,  during winding in,
fitting the reducer section effectively puts the reel further up the blank. 
making the task easier.

As for casting with it fitted, don't forget what is is designed for and 
check that the joint in adequately reinforced.

According to the following extracts I think you should be OK casting
with it.

The new twist n lok butt enables the length of the butt to be extended
for casting and shortened for playing fish.

Twist and lock butt Feature
The new 'twist n lok' butt enables the length of the butt to be
extended for casting, and shortened for playing fish, turning a casting
rod into a fishing rod in seconds. Long handles have always been a
problem, especially on small boats where room is minimal. The Abu
Suveran and Conolon Pro Uptide rods solve the problem.

Whilst this refers specifically to Uptide boat rods I believe the
principle is the same for all rods with a reducer, which I believe is
more intended to reduce the length of the rod when playing fish rather
than reduce the diameter of the reel seat.

You use the rod reel down the butt, about 6 inches or so from the end, and 
plug the reducer in to retrieve.

Andy


"steve"  wrote in message 
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>I have just bought a Greys Orion M2 does anybody know what the reducer is 
>for,
> Is it just for winding in, or can I cast with it without breaking the rod.
>
> Thanks  steve...
> 

Thanks everyone for your help I think I've got it sussed now.
Steve...

"Andy"  wrote in message 
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> You use the rod reel down the butt, about 6 inches or so from the end, and 
> plug the reducer in to retrieve.
>
> Andy
>
>
> "steve"  wrote in message 
> news:AEu9e.24$gz2.14@fe3.news.blueyonder.co.uk...
>>I have just bought a Greys Orion M2 does anybody know what the reducer is 
>>for,
>> Is it just for winding in, or can I cast with it without breaking the 
>> rod.
>>
>> Thanks  steve...
>>
>
>