Noob question Reel related - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Iceman · 04-02-2018, 09:24 AM

TLDs are pretty bomb proof making them really good kayak gear. The lever drags make great bait sticks for slow trolling mackerel. That Avet cost twice the price and should feel noticeably better.

Saba Slayer · 04-02-2018, 09:32 AM

I have two Shimano Calcutta 700 level wind reels that I use for rockfish...I bought a used one from SD Tackle Traders at the Del Mar Show for a great price.
Any reel in that size should hold enough spectra and work fine but the level winds are just so much easier when pulling in all that line. IMHO...

04-02-2018, 09:24 AM	#1
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	TLDs are pretty bomb proof making them really good kayak gear. The lever drags make great bait sticks for slow trolling mackerel. That Avet cost twice the price and should feel noticeably better. __________________

04-02-2018, 09:32 AM	#2
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,878	Calcutta 700 I have two Shimano Calcutta 700 level wind reels that I use for rockfish...I bought a used one from SD Tackle Traders at the Del Mar Show for a great price. Any reel in that size should hold enough spectra and work fine but the level winds are just so much easier when pulling in all that line. IMHO... __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer