Any disadvantage with older reels? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

taggermike · 06-23-2010, 12:38 PM

If the older gear works then keep on killing fish with it. Just make sure the drags are replaced on time to keep things smooth. I keep telling my self that when my old Newells and original Daiwa sealine finally die I'll replace them with some thing more modern. Except my old reels just keep on keeping on. I landed a 35lb YT on Tuesday with an original black and blue Daiwa SL30 that I bought used for $20 about 10 years ago. The old reel performed flawlessly. Keep using your old gear until you need to get new gear. Mike

young mola · 06-24-2010, 06:37 AM

ive got an older squidder that i just converted to a 146 via accurate frame and spool and upgraded the drags and bearings (thanks ebay) the thing is so smoothe and sweet now, although for the money i spent on it i probably could have gotten nicer a new reel

06-23-2010, 12:38 PM	#1
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	If the older gear works then keep on killing fish with it. Just make sure the drags are replaced on time to keep things smooth. I keep telling my self that when my old Newells and original Daiwa sealine finally die I'll replace them with some thing more modern. Except my old reels just keep on keeping on. I landed a 35lb YT on Tuesday with an original black and blue Daiwa SL30 that I bought used for $20 about 10 years ago. The old reel performed flawlessly. Keep using your old gear until you need to get new gear. Mike

06-24-2010, 06:37 AM	#2
young mola Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: oceanside Posts: 32	ive got an older squidder that i just converted to a 146 via accurate frame and spool and upgraded the drags and bearings (thanks ebay) the thing is so smoothe and sweet now, although for the money i spent on it i probably could have gotten nicer a new reel