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12-29-2008, 10:35 AM | #1 |
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Daiwa Sealine
I have used the "search feature" but get more confused by reading all the posts...
Is this the Daiwa model you guys all swear by? SL-X40SHA http://www.jigstop.com/store/showitem.php?Item=2840 Any recommendations of a rod under $100 to pair it with? Thanks! Last edited by Geoffkoop; 12-29-2008 at 11:00 AM. |
12-29-2008, 10:58 AM | #2 |
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Yes, Daiwa Sealines are good for yoyo, and surface iron, I dont like them for live bait.
I like the Daiwa sealine 40 for Surface Iron rods, and sealine 50 for YOYO. For live bait applications, and the same price, the Shimano TLD 15 (LEVER DRAG) is much better, esp weighted baits. This way, you don't have to mess with a star drag at the moment of truth... (loosen/re-tighten) chris |
12-29-2008, 11:10 AM | #3 |
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Daiwa Sealine 40 works well for me However I have yet to hook into anything big with it...except a sea lion...Sport Chalet or Grant Boys has them for around $118.00....I also bought a Kencor Magna series (30-80 lb rating) for $69.00 at Turners Outdoorsman.....seems decent for the price and looks like it will work
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12-29-2008, 11:25 AM | #4 | |
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http://www.tackledirect.com/pennpowerstick.html I have caught #120 T, #30 YFT, #52 WSB, up to #30 yellows, etc. all on this rod, #65 spectra too. Big 5 sells Sabre rods on sale for cheap, ~$40, but be wary of the cheap guides they use, they will rust out eventually, unless you are really diligent. chris |
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12-29-2008, 11:38 AM | #5 |
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I prefer the one with the 4.9:1 gear ratio.
http://www.jigstop.com/store/showitem.php?Item=2838 For me, its fast enough for jigs and has better torque on the bigger fish. |
12-30-2008, 11:19 AM | #7 | |
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Its the SL-X40HA = 4.9:1 gears You get a little more leverage on the fish. SL-X40SHA = 6.1:1 gears. ---------------------------------- I am partial to 7' Ugly Stick Tiger Rods. $59 - $64 They make a 30-60 class rod that I really like. Its got good back bone, and throws iron good too. This one.... BWC 2202 70 7'0" 1pc. B MH 30-60lb. lure weight 3/4-8oz. Guides 8 + Tip Fuji Guides, Fuji Graphite reel seat w/stainless cushioned hoods. Read about them Here ->http://www.shakespeare-fishing.com/index_rods.html They sell them at Sports Authority, Walmart, Kmart ,Big 5, etc. But I don't think Squidco carries them. Call and ask Joey. Last edited by Billy V; 12-30-2008 at 11:29 AM. |
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12-30-2008, 07:30 PM | #8 |
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Sealine
Since I am now an expert because I have caught one (1) yellowtail, I can report that it was on a Sealine 40 size. It was the older model, but I also have the newer one that you pictured. I paired it up with a Kencor 7'6" Kayak rod rated for 40 lb. line. I got it on sale but it usually goes in the 70 - 80 dollar range I think. It feels like a good rod.
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01-01-2009, 10:49 AM | #9 |
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I got the sealine 40 highspeed. This thing seems nice for the money. I was hucking lead in the park by my house pretty darn far....much further than the old Penn reels I was using before.
Thanks for all the help! |
01-01-2009, 11:21 AM | #10 |
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Its a great reel I own (3) of them. They are my favorite for the kayak.
The 30 class reel spooled with #25 mono can really fling some iron. ------------------------ They work best when they are not vigorously washed. If you do wash down your reels use only a light spray of water |
01-08-2009, 12:44 PM | #11 |
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I have two Sealines, one with 30lb test and one with 20lb test. Loved the bigger one for fishing in the ocean off SD County and now off the Oregon coast, the smaller model I use for salmon and sturgeon in the Columbia River.
The only thing I don't like is the gold plating wears off from sticking the rigs below deck in my kayak.
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