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

MalibuJohnny · 06-19-2008, 02:29 PM

Conventional reels... I need something that I can put lighter line on. Less than 12lbs. I like to fish spotties and flatties
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I have a Newell 229 with 12lbs, and a SHIMANO CORSAIR 401A with 12lbs>>
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I am looking for and round baitcasting reel>>

Siebler · 06-19-2008, 03:03 PM

For light line my favorite reel on the market is the Daiwa Coastal. Super smooth, low maintenance (Ive oiled mine 2 times in 3 years and they are still super smooth), wet drags, and really light.

Siebler · 06-19-2008, 03:04 PM

Just saw that you wanted round, Well the Daiwa Luna is awesome. Or the good old Calcutta.

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!

06-19-2008, 02:29 PM	#1
MalibuJohnny Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lahina (I Wish) Posts: 272	Reels Conventional reels... I need something that I can put lighter line on. Less than 12lbs. I like to fish spotties and flatties > > I have a Newell 229 with 12lbs, and a SHIMANO CORSAIR 401A with 12lbs>> >> I am looking for and round baitcasting reel>> __________________ Malibu Johnny must catch fish

06-19-2008, 03:03 PM	#2
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	For light line my favorite reel on the market is the Daiwa Coastal. Super smooth, low maintenance (Ive oiled mine 2 times in 3 years and they are still super smooth), wet drags, and really light. __________________ CJ Siebler

06-19-2008, 03:04 PM	#3
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	Just saw that you wanted round, Well the Daiwa Luna is awesome. Or the good old Calcutta. __________________ CJ Siebler

06-19-2008, 03:23 PM	#4
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	#5
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, 05:54 AM	#6
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, 07:45 AM	#7
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