New Reels, Should I get some new ones? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

makoslayer · 05-21-2014, 06:23 PM

Well, just started going through amazon since I have some giftcards and needed a larger reel to target some big striper. Ended up getting a Penn Spinfisher V 4500LL. Then noticed that they had the 3500 for $113 and 4500 for $114.
Not a bad deal so I grabbed a normal 3500/4500 for the heck of it. Thought some people might like taking advantage of the good deal.

http://goo.gl/5Rp8BZ

Anyone suggest a reel for fishing SD? Mentioned in a post earlier that Im coming home and stationed in coronado. Will these reels do?

Cadillyak · 05-21-2014, 10:04 PM

Those reels will be just fine. What are u looking to target
? What are u comfortable using? Spinning, or conventional. Lever drag or star drag?

makoslayer · 05-25-2014, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cadillyak

Those reels will be just fine. What are u looking to target
? What are u comfortable using? Spinning, or conventional. Lever drag or star drag?

Comfortable with both. Not sure what will suffice. Out here I target reds, specks, sharks, blues, flounder. Its usually 20ft or less out here so Im trying to see if I need some conventional reels. Definitely want to target all species out there. Rockfish, Halis, YT, Threshers. I dont limit myself to species. I try to be set up for a bit of everything.

Mr GreenJeans · 05-25-2014, 04:27 PM

For a low maintenance, good quality reel that will take the abuse of kayak fishing I like the Penn Fathom. Size 15 for bait fishing 20-30# and the 25N for yo yo fishing and 40# bait.

05-21-2014, 06:23 PM	#1
makoslayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Coronado Posts: 234	New Reels, Should I get some new ones? Well, just started going through amazon since I have some giftcards and needed a larger reel to target some big striper. Ended up getting a Penn Spinfisher V 4500LL. Then noticed that they had the 3500 for $113 and 4500 for $114. Not a bad deal so I grabbed a normal 3500/4500 for the heck of it. Thought some people might like taking advantage of the good deal. http://goo.gl/5Rp8BZ Anyone suggest a reel for fishing SD? Mentioned in a post earlier that Im coming home and stationed in coronado. Will these reels do? __________________ *http://www.fishyakhunt.com* Stealth 14 (Sand Camo)

05-21-2014, 10:04 PM	#2
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	Those reels will be just fine. What are u looking to target ? What are u comfortable using? Spinning, or conventional. Lever drag or star drag? __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback

05-25-2014, 04:27 PM	#4
Mr GreenJeans Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The OC Posts: 58	For a low maintenance, good quality reel that will take the abuse of kayak fishing I like the Penn Fathom. Size 15 for bait fishing 20-30# and the 25N for yo yo fishing and 40# bait.