Fishing Reel Dilemma - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

caddisx · 01-21-2014, 09:06 PM

When I was 16 I pulled a 25+ pound cat from the willow across from the picnic grounds... Biggest I took from the lake. Till I was 18 I would pull big cats from under the quails inn resturant... Someone would always come by and tell me I was not allowed to fish there and I would say my grandfather said I could fish... There was usually hell to pay eventually but man the cats under that resturant are awesome. Once again I digress... Any info on reels is much appericiated... And rods are good too.

Smthtnnr · 01-21-2014, 09:28 PM

In my experience, the Sealine is crap. The Torium drag is pretty sticky, the Saltist's drag is significantly better. I have one on my jig stick and love it. That being said, I love my Avet that I have. I would say an SX is a bit small, however the Avets are awesome, as smooth as drag gets. I would recommend an LX if you want to flyline.

Yak Loins · 01-21-2014, 09:36 PM

I too was a spin caster for the last 20 years. Until this year.
I picked up a used but supa dupa shiny Sealine 20 and Sealine 40. Love them both so far. Pair them up with the correct size and weight rod. Good Luck.

kauaiboy04 · 01-22-2014, 08:49 AM

i've been a spinner guy myself all my life (which is considerably shorter than yours, hehe), but i've also aqcuired some baitcasters as well. daiwa sealines a saltist levelwind, and a couple curados. absolutely love them! highly recommend these reels.

tomahawk · 01-22-2014, 08:19 PM

I'd go Diawa SL20H or SL30H or Penn 525. All can be had cheap and will cast reasonably well, if hate it you won't be out $300. Another thought might be to go with something with a levelwind, since a lot of guys getting used to a conventional have trouble remembering to guide the line back on. First tip for casting, the release point is way different than a spinner. Start by moving the rod in a big arc and playing with the release point. Tossing th bait straight up in the air is way better than straight down.

Raskal311 · 01-22-2014, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tomahawk

I'd go Diawa SL20H or SL30H or Penn 525. All can be had cheap and will cast reasonably well, if hate it you won't be out $300. Another thought might be to go with something with a levelwind, since a lot of guys getting used to a conventional have trouble remembering to guide the line back on. First tip for casting, the release point is way different than a spinner. Start by moving the rod in a big arc and playing with the release point. Tossing th bait straight up in the air is way better than straight down.

Yup hooked my first YT a few months back and got so excited I forgot to guild the line and loaded to one side messing up the drag. As soon as I realized what happen the line snapped.

Gerry · 01-23-2014, 12:43 AM

Daiwa saltist is superior to the toriuim. Get a Daiwa saltist 20 or 30.

01-21-2014, 09:06 PM	#1
caddisx caddisx Join Date: May 2012 Location: Orange County Posts: 77	When I was 16 I pulled a 25+ pound cat from the willow across from the picnic grounds... Biggest I took from the lake. Till I was 18 I would pull big cats from under the quails inn resturant... Someone would always come by and tell me I was not allowed to fish there and I would say my grandfather said I could fish... There was usually hell to pay eventually but man the cats under that resturant are awesome. Once again I digress... Any info on reels is much appericiated... And rods are good too. __________________ Nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught.

01-22-2014, 08:49 AM	#4
kauaiboy04 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sandy Eggo Posts: 215	i've been a spinner guy myself all my life (which is considerably shorter than yours, hehe), but i've also aqcuired some baitcasters as well. daiwa sealines a saltist levelwind, and a couple curados. absolutely love them! highly recommend these reels. __________________ http://socalkayak.blogspot.com

01-21-2014, 09:28 PM	#2
Smthtnnr Fishing Addict Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Orange County Posts: 202	In my experience, the Sealine is crap. The Torium drag is pretty sticky, the Saltist's drag is significantly better. I have one on my jig stick and love it. That being said, I love my Avet that I have. I would say an SX is a bit small, however the Avets are awesome, as smooth as drag gets. I would recommend an LX if you want to flyline.

01-21-2014, 09:36 PM	#3
Yak Loins Junior Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 14	I too was a spin caster for the last 20 years. Until this year. I picked up a used but supa dupa shiny Sealine 20 and Sealine 40. Love them both so far. Pair them up with the correct size and weight rod. Good Luck.

01-22-2014, 08:19 PM	#5
tomahawk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 109	I'd go Diawa SL20H or SL30H or Penn 525. All can be had cheap and will cast reasonably well, if hate it you won't be out $300. Another thought might be to go with something with a levelwind, since a lot of guys getting used to a conventional have trouble remembering to guide the line back on. First tip for casting, the release point is way different than a spinner. Start by moving the rod in a big arc and playing with the release point. Tossing th bait straight up in the air is way better than straight down.

01-23-2014, 12:43 AM	#7
Gerry Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 89	Daiwa saltist is superior to the toriuim. Get a Daiwa saltist 20 or 30.