reel question?? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

skrilla · 07-30-2013, 12:45 AM

I've punished my "slosh" over the years. Bent a drive shaft overfishing it with 30# and buttoned down. Dropped in a new drive shaft and good it's as new. Great 20# class reel. Anything heavier I'd opt for the 40-50 size. Just be wary it's a composite framed reel and will slightly flex under heavy pressure. In this case pump n wind to help relieve pressure, don't grind... it'll save you an 8 dollar drive shaft and some down time.

oneyedeer · 07-30-2013, 05:20 AM

[QUOTE=skrilla;165190]I've punished my "slosh" over the years. Bent a drive shaft overfishing it with 30# and buttoned down. Dropped in a new drive shaft and good it's as new. Great 20# class reel. Anything heavier I'd opt for the 40-50 size.

I totally agree with skrilla....The sl20 was made for 15-20lb class. Yes you can upgrade your drags and put braid on it. But the rest of the reel wasn't made for that. Take care of your gear and they will take care of you when you need them.

StinkyMatt · 07-30-2013, 07:15 AM

Kayaking in California you will never need anything larger.

07-30-2013, 12:45 AM	#1
skrilla Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 664	I've punished my "slosh" over the years. Bent a drive shaft overfishing it with 30# and buttoned down. Dropped in a new drive shaft and good it's as new. Great 20# class reel. Anything heavier I'd opt for the 40-50 size. Just be wary it's a composite framed reel and will slightly flex under heavy pressure. In this case pump n wind to help relieve pressure, don't grind... it'll save you an 8 dollar drive shaft and some down time. __________________ Urban Camo Trident 13

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07-30-2013, 05:20 AM	#2
oneyedeer Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, ca Posts: 684	[QUOTE=skrilla;165190]I've punished my "slosh" over the years. Bent a drive shaft overfishing it with 30# and buttoned down. Dropped in a new drive shaft and good it's as new. Great 20# class reel. Anything heavier I'd opt for the 40-50 size. I totally agree with skrilla....The sl20 was made for 15-20lb class. Yes you can upgrade your drags and put braid on it. But the rest of the reel wasn't made for that. Take care of your gear and they will take care of you when you need them.

07-30-2013, 07:15 AM	#3
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Kayaking in California you will never need anything larger.