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Old 09-01-2012, 03:48 PM   #1
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Advice fishing LJ With spinning reels

Hey guys totally new to the whole kayak scene here. I picked up my PA 12 about 2 weeks ago and have been out hitting MB just to get me some experience out in the water. I eventually want to hit up LJ soon to tackle YT, WSB, and halibut. Question is I know a good majority of you guys use conventional reels but I myself feel more comfortable with the spinning reels. Is there any spinning reel set ups do you guys prefer out there that can handle the big boys ?

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Old 09-01-2012, 04:00 PM   #2
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Hey guys totally new to the whole kayak scene here. I picked up my PA 12 about 2 weeks ago and have been out hitting MB just to get me some experience out in the water. I eventually want to hit up LJ soon to tackle YT, WSB, and halibut. Question is I know a good majority of you guys use conventional reels but I myself feel more comfortable with the spinning reels. Is there any spinning reel set ups do you guys prefer out there that can handle the big boys ?

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Old 09-01-2012, 05:06 PM   #3
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I saw a guy put a major hurting on some tuna and yellowtail on the last boat trip I was on. He was using a Shimano Sustain, looks like an awesome reel. Its sealed for saltwater use, has a max drag of 28lbs, and plenty of line capacity if fishing braid.

I've heard that when buying a spinning reel to expect to pay twice the amount you would for a conventional for equal results in a spinner. Sounds about right with the Sustain's price point at around $350.00
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Old 09-01-2012, 07:20 PM   #4
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I'd go with a Shimano Baitrunner, and less than $200.00
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Old 09-01-2012, 08:43 PM   #5
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I'd go with the Okuma Epixor EB65 w/bait runner, just came off a 5 day and landed some ytails 30-45# $100.00 cant go wrong
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Old 09-01-2012, 08:45 PM   #6
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Thanks guys the reels you have all mentioned are in a about my price range. What about rod to go with it? Any suggestions? I got 2 Penn mariner 6'6" 20-50 lb line will that do?
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Old 09-01-2012, 09:09 PM   #7
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You can pick up a Penn Battle 6000 for a little over $100 on ebay, and those coffee grinders are super nice! And as Drake said, the Conquers are nice as well. The days of either super pricey spinning reels or pieces of crap for $39 at Sports Authority are over. Been a conventional guy for years, but the Battles are the reel deal, pardon the pun.
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Old 09-01-2012, 09:37 PM   #8
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You can pick up a Penn Battle 6000 for a little over $100 on ebay, and those coffee grinders are super nice! And as Drake said, the Conquers are nice as well. The days of either super pricey spinning reels or pieces of crap for $39 at Sports Authority are over. Been a conventional guy for years, but the Battles are the reel deal, pardon the pun.
Thanks man I'm seriously gonna take a look at the battle!!!
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Old 09-01-2012, 10:40 PM   #9
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Wait for mid October, penn spin fisher v comes out, full metal body, fully sealed, 30+ pounds of drag
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Old 09-01-2012, 11:02 PM   #10
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Can't go wrong with a Van Staal vsb200 or vsb250.
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Old 09-01-2012, 11:07 PM   #11
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I use an Okuma Cedros love it, packed with power pro great 40lbs reel
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