What's your setup? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

FullFlavorPike · 01-27-2017, 03:40 PM

Of all my cheap-o gear, I think I like my Okuma rods the best as far as fit and finish for the price, not to mention with loads of backbone.

If you're looking for a cheap and capable reel, especially to use as a backup, the older Penn 320GT reels are surprisingly bomb proof. I'm not the best at keeping my shit clean, and this is the reel that I have had that requires the least love to function consistently right. Holds like 300yds of 65# braid, which is more than you'll (probably) ever need on a kayak. Supply is virtually limitless on ebay, and if you don't like the levelwind you can take it off in like ten minutes.

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01-27-2017, 03:40 PM	#8
FullFlavorPike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 810	Of all my cheap-o gear, I think I like my Okuma rods the best as far as fit and finish for the price, not to mention with loads of backbone. If you're looking for a cheap and capable reel, especially to use as a backup, the older Penn 320GT reels are surprisingly bomb proof. I'm not the best at keeping my shit clean, and this is the reel that I have had that requires the least love to function consistently right. Holds like 300yds of 65# braid, which is more than you'll (probably) ever need on a kayak. Supply is virtually limitless on ebay, and if you don't like the levelwind you can take it off in like ten minutes.