NorCal Kayak Anglers
General => Classifieds => Wanted To Buy => Topic started by: chuwy4 on April 25, 2015, 11:41:09 AM
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So im looking for a reel that will work great on the salt. I know there are many out there to choose from but wanted the imput of those who regularly fish the salt.
Looking forward to having a new reel for GS or used if someone is planning on upgrading.
Thanks
Chuwy
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Diawa lexa 300..you'll never look back.
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Diawa lexa 300..you'll never look back.
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Chuwy, nice seeing you at Rollins.
I own the Lexa and Revo. I think both are nice, I like the feel of the Revo a little more. What you really need to consider is the drag. Look for a reel with at least 20lbs of drag. I've found it good keeping the big lings out of the rocks. I lost too many big fish to the rocks from a reel with a weak or shitty drag.
I've sent my Revos back to AG before every season for the last 2 years to get worked on/ greesed up and they still fish like new. Great customer service.
Mike
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You looking for a baitcaster, spinning, conventional. I fish shallow so I don't use big reels.my main baitcaster is a quantum energy with 50#powerpro. I dont know what the drag ratings is but im sure its no more than 10#.I just keep the drag tight.my spinning is a 4000 series shimano also with 50#powerpro so far these setup been serving me well.haven't felt the need for anything bigger
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You looking for a baitcaster, spinning, conventional. I fish shallow so I don't use big reels.my main baitcaster is a quantum energy with 50#powerpro. I dont know what the drag ratings is but im sure its no more than 10#.I just keep the drag tight.my spinning is a 4000 series shimano also with 50#powerpro so far these setup been serving me well.haven't felt the need for anything bigger
Id like to stay away from spinning reels. Looking more towards casting.
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Ive been looking at the lexa 300.but I dont think I need that much line since im mainly using braid.I think my next reel will be a tatula hd, I dont like using heavy bulky gear if I can avoid it
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I have three revo toros and two revo inshore. You don't need 20lbs of drag for rock fish. I do believe that a thumb spool release is a big plus. The revo is pricey. All you need is a Lexa 100 or a 200. Start off with a lower price low profile reel.
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then get the lexa 100, tatula is more for fresh water.. revos have good rapport, but I've never used one.
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Best reel ever made Penn Squidder 140! Or the jigmaster. These reels are bullet proof. A lot of charters use them because they are easy to maintain and they just last. They are a bit on the large side for profile but they rock. You can pick them upfor a song.
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Best reel ever made Penn Squidder 140! Or the jigmaster. These reels are bullet proof. A lot of charters use them because they are easy to maintain and they just last. They are a bit on the large side for profile but they rock. You can pick them upfor a song.
A man after my own heart! How bout the 146? Or the 500S?
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I appreciate the suggestions, now i just have to find the deal of the day on this reel. Looks like the lexa might b the winner. Or does anyone want to comment...
Thank you all.
Chuwy
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I got 3 lexa they're good all around reels..
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I have 4 Revos and I'll take a Record over the Revos any day.
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If you get decent low price reels you can have multiple setups. Shimano Cardiff is light weight and out the door cost about the same as getting a costly reel serviced. Don't get me wrong I like my $200 reel with $100 worth of upgrades but it is more of a luxury than a do everything. You could fish all day with a Cardif 400 paired with a Trevala ml. IMO a comfortable "sporting" combo. Spend the extra forty bucks on a salmon setup at some point...or now. :smt003
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My time on the salt is very little compaired to the time i put on the delta. So im on the fence as to wether gt a good reel that i will use about 5-10 times on the salt a year to a cheap one. I can say its nice to have the fancy toys but if they are going to sit 355 days a year no bueno.
Thanks again for the suggestions and life lessons.
Chuwy
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Hey bro, the Revos and other higher end reels work fine freshwater too.
My Revos and Calcutta are great for freshwater jigging, toplining for trout, carolina rigging a minnow for bass or striper, or on the downrigger.
Plus I think they are more durable and just feel better when battling a decent sized fish.
I just slap them on a salt water stick before an ocean trip (about 6 times/year)
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Bottom line is this. If money is not an issue buy the top end stuff. If cost is a consideration and funds are limited you won't be disappointed with a non bank breaking reel. I have two shimano cardiff, a Calcutta a Citica an abu ambassador and a couple Penns that I got used from a friend when I was just starting out. All are still going strong and have never let me down. Could I tell the difference if I had a high end reel? Maybe, but I have never failed to land a fish due to a reel issue and I don't think a high end reel would make my grin any bigger when I land a nice fish. Not to mention my equipment tends to do a little underwater exploring on occasion and it's nice not to have to worry about losing or breaking high dollar gear.
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I will never use Cardiff ever!! 1st time I bought one cause of the price crap on me after a few trips. I'd rather use Daiwa Millionaire. Now im using calcutta never had issue. It got dunk in the sand open and flush it with hot water and re grease fixed like brand new.
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My 401A Cardiff is in the center of all of my fishing needs and goes out with me on practically every trip. It's cheap, effective, easy to service, holds a ton of line, has a clicker, comes left handed, and is low profile. I love it for fishing lings/rocks, butts and WSB, drifting or jigging, also on my Trevala MH rod. But I also love my new Abu Garcia C4, which is smaller, but has a faster retrieve for when I want to us swimbaits like DC does in SC. I also love my Avet SX's, but I only use them for the larger fish like Salmon, WSB and Halibut.
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The graphite Shimano 100/200 reel is an older reel but is very simple and very corrosion resistant. Alan Tani has a handle for it. Switch that and upgrade the drags and you have a very good reel that does a lot , that costs a little.
I have fished the Penn Surfmaster 100 for a number of years and like it more so then the Squidder.
http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=6391.0 is a link to Alan's site and a nice Surfmaster 100.
Drawbacks to old Penn's, size and weight. After you paddle out there, you are going to bouncing something for hours, and that extra few ounces adds up over time. I love my Penn's when I am trolling, but for jigging from the yak, I prefer the lighter reels. with a trevela rod
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I just got done losing my poles a couple of weeks ago after being wiped out in the surf. :smt010 I ended up going out and buying 2 SHimano 100g . I have bought this reel before and found it to be the best bargain for the salt. Never lets me done unless you lose it but then again they only cost 69 each. I was more sad about losing my trevala rod. :smt010
http://www.tackledirect.com/trn100g.html
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The graphite Shimano 100/200 reel is an older reel but is very simple and very corrosion resistant. Alan Tani has a handle for it. Switch that and upgrade the drags and you have a very good reel that does a lot , that costs a little.
I have fished the Penn Surfmaster 100 for a number of years and like it more so then the Squidder.
http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=6391.0 is a link to Alan's site and a nice Surfmaster 100.
Drawbacks to old Penn's, size and weight. After you paddle out there, you are going to bouncing something for hours, and that extra few ounces adds up over time. I love my Penn's when I am trolling, but for jigging from the yak, I prefer the lighter reels. with a trevela rod
SurfmasterK?
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My Lexa 100 barely lasted a month in the ocean. Abu 5500 on an ugly stick and call it a day!!
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Yak fishing made me rethink Jigmaster/Sealine addiction. If I am standing at the rail fighting a yellowtail or an albie they are my go to's. But on a yak the low profile Abu, Daiwa, and Shimano reels make it much easier.