baja/so cal kayak reel. penn 525 MAG?

I think I'm just too stone aged Chuck , I've used it quite a bit a while back, still have it on a few reels but still prefer mono in 99% of my fishing.  

art, you are a more-or-less youngster, but you been fishing so long it practically makes you an old timer!

I don't think it ulimately matters that much but we are all forced to make the choice so it's
fun to talk about.

ChuckE, I can't find a weight for that daiwa. How many oz's?

The Daiwa Sealine X SLX-20SHA is only 16 oz.  ... which is lighter and narrower than the Penn 525 (18 oz).  The narrower spool should make casting and guiding line on the spool easier.

newell 220. same line cap (200/20). 13 oz. $125. left and rite avail.

spectra friendly?

daiwa looks good tho. cant go wrong there.

penn no drag upgrade needed. just grease it.

its neck and neck!

I have an older Sealine X 40.  It does cast nice, but it feels "unbalanced" to me.  The large gearing on one side and the handle that sticks out a bit are probably the culprit.  Is it the same on the 20's???

Go gettem in Baja Chuck!  I was all set to hit the Ranch in early May, but had to cancel that part of the trip due to unforseen issues.     I'll still hit CSL for a couple days as I couldn't back out of the wedding that we needed to go to.

-Allen

I have an older Sealine X 40.  It does cast nice, but it feels "unbalanced" to me.  The large gearing on one side and the handle that sticks out a bit are probably the culprit.  Is it the same on the 20's???

Go gettem in Baja Chuck!

Thanks Allen.  I counting down the days to Baja.

I haven't had that balance issue with the 20's but that's probably because they're very compact and narrow compared to the 40.

newell 220. same line cap (200/20). 13 oz. $125. left and rite avail.

spectra friendly?

daiwa looks good tho. cant go wrong there.

penn no drag upgrade needed. just grease it.

its neck and neck!

John, I think would be happy with any of the reels you're considering.  They all look like excellent choices.