Reels and Rods - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

MalibuJohnny · 06-19-2008, 03:23 PM

I will check them out. Gotta gift card from Bass Pro shop! can't wait to spend it!

I bought my Malibu at OEX Sunset! Great service and always great fishing advice! I always stumble in and ask way to many questions. Thay always take time to answer them. (mostly about spotties)

Malibu Johnny!

bajadog · 06-20-2008, 04:34 AM

Daiwa Sealine-X Sha 20 is around $110. I have this one with 10 pound Pline.
It casts like an expensive reel.

mc08066 · 06-20-2008, 05:54 AM

Instead of the Sealine reels I would go with the new Saltist 20h. Bought it last week and just fished it yesterday and it is well worth the additional $30 dollars as compared to the Sealine. It can cast a mile and has really good drags. The large calico did not stand a chance yesterday

. I also have several sealines, penn's and newells but the Saltist is the choice at around $139. Good luck.

MalibuJohnny · 06-20-2008, 07:45 AM

Thanks for all the help...I will pick up a Saltist 20h

When is the next anyone is going to fish Newport? or the next group trip...its about time I learn more about light line fishing

Malibu Johnny!

T-Rex · 06-20-2008, 02:01 PM

Daiwa Saltist 20h is a nice reel.

There's a Plastic Navy bass tournament at Newport tomorrow. Probably 100+ kayak anglers.

As far as light line goes, a lot of folks will be using 4# to 10# test.

Siebler · 06-20-2008, 02:34 PM

If you want to fish light line you dont want a sealine or saltist. the line is prone to getting caught between the spool and frame. Go with the coastal. I fish 4, 6, 8 and 10 on my coastal's.

mc08066 · 06-21-2008, 05:13 AM

Hi CJ,
Did not have that problem on Thursday with the plastics.

Just a quick note, I was only able to put about 240 yards (50lbs of braided line) on the reel without eventually getting line into the sides while fishing.

With that said, I will probably get a second one with-in two weeks.
Thanks,
Jimmy

bajadog · 06-25-2008, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassboyc

If you want to fish light line you dont want a sealine or saltist. the line is prone to getting caught between the spool and frame. Go with the coastal. I fish 4, 6, 8 and 10 on my coastal's.

Good point... I've never fished less than 10# on my saltwater reels.

06-19-2008, 03:23 PM	#1
MalibuJohnny Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lahina (I Wish) Posts: 272	Reels I will check them out. Gotta gift card from Bass Pro shop! can't wait to spend it! I bought my Malibu at OEX Sunset! Great service and always great fishing advice! I always stumble in and ask way to many questions. Thay always take time to answer them. (mostly about spotties) Malibu Johnny! __________________ Malibu Johnny must catch fish

06-20-2008, 04:34 AM	#2
bajadog I eats what I kills Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 393	Daiwa Sealine-X Sha 20 is around $110. I have this one with 10 pound Pline. It casts like an expensive reel. __________________ Please release bill-fish.

06-20-2008, 07:45 AM	#4
MalibuJohnny Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lahina (I Wish) Posts: 272	Reels Thanks for all the help...I will pick up a Saltist 20h When is the next anyone is going to fish Newport? or the next group trip...its about time I learn more about light line fishing Malibu Johnny! __________________ Malibu Johnny must catch fish

06-20-2008, 02:34 PM	#6
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	If you want to fish light line you dont want a sealine or saltist. the line is prone to getting caught between the spool and frame. Go with the coastal. I fish 4, 6, 8 and 10 on my coastal's. __________________ CJ Siebler

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06-20-2008, 05:54 AM	#3
mc08066 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 51	Instead of the Sealine reels I would go with the new Saltist 20h. Bought it last week and just fished it yesterday and it is well worth the additional $30 dollars as compared to the Sealine. It can cast a mile and has really good drags. The large calico did not stand a chance yesterday . I also have several sealines, penn's and newells but the Saltist is the choice at around $139. Good luck.

06-20-2008, 02:01 PM	#5
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	Daiwa Saltist 20h is a nice reel. There's a Plastic Navy bass tournament at Newport tomorrow. Probably 100+ kayak anglers. As far as light line goes, a lot of folks will be using 4# to 10# test.

06-21-2008, 05:13 AM	#7
mc08066 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 51	Hi CJ, Did not have that problem on Thursday with the plastics. Just a quick note, I was only able to put about 240 yards (50lbs of braided line) on the reel without eventually getting line into the sides while fishing. With that said, I will probably get a second one with-in two weeks. Thanks, Jimmy