01-16-2010, 12:34 PM | #1 |
Junior
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Reel Question
I'm trying to decide between the Shimano TLD Speedmaster IV and the Daiwa Sealine X50SHA. I plan on using it for trolling live bait for cobia and king mackerel on the East Coast, and using it for T-sharks and WSB when I visit LJ later this year. Which should I pick? How well do they cast? Jig? Thanks -Santosh Also, what rod should I pair them up with for trolling? I have many OTI rods that I'll use when I jig, but I'm not sure for trolling or pitching live bait. Thanks |
01-16-2010, 01:45 PM | #2 |
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I fish Shimano largely because of their warranty. Every time I've sent back a busted reel I've gotten brand new replacements back in return for no cost. I've had a TLD 15/30 that's been abused in a kayak for years, not a single issue, one of my favorite reels. Won't cast like a torium or calcutta will, but great live bait reel.
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01-16-2010, 01:55 PM | #3 |
Junior
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Thanks man! Has anyone casted the Sealines? How do they cast?
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01-16-2010, 02:09 PM | #4 |
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They actually cast great! If I were you I'd pick the sealine between those two and the sealine 40 instead of the 50, it feels much better since it's a narrower reel that holds plenty of line. One more thing get the lower speed, 4.6 i think, you'll thank me, way more torque, much easier to crank those toad fish!
What's your budget on the rod? Any blank rated to fish 30 to 40 pds string and around 7 feet should get the job done. Good luck! Last edited by Shortbite; 01-17-2010 at 12:18 AM. |
01-16-2010, 02:16 PM | #5 |
Junior
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I'm looking to spend up to $150 on the rod. What's the capacity of the 40?
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01-16-2010, 02:28 PM | #6 |
Junior
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You can load the sealine 40 with about 400 yards of 65pds spectra and add a 3 feet fluorcarbon topshot, way more than you ever need.
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01-16-2010, 03:01 PM | #7 |
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The Sealine X 40 HA is the way to go. $119
280 yards of 30 mono, 17.5 lbs of drag, on the 4.9:1 ratio. Bulletproof - casts great - and has a carbon fiber drag upgrade available for $14 |
01-16-2010, 03:30 PM | #8 |
Junior
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I'm guessing they hold up to salt water pretty well too, right?
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01-16-2010, 03:52 PM | #9 | |
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they rarely require maintenance, a sealed drag really helps.
that and they just never break. the only ones i've seen that didn't work were filled with sand. cleaned them out and they worked great.
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