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

MalibuJohnny · 06-19-2008, 01:48 PM

Malibu Johnny hear!
I need a little help in buying and new reel. I have Newell’s and Penn’s and Internationals but. I need help in selecting Bait Caster...>>
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Any recommendations?>>

nmbrinkman · 06-19-2008, 02:44 PM

Shimano Curado... Haven't used them for SoCal salt but I've used em in Oregon for steelhead and salmon. Great little reels!

MalibuJohnny · 06-19-2008, 03:02 PM

So what are you using in your photo?

nmbrinkman · 06-19-2008, 03:07 PM

Avet MXL and shimano TLD star drags... You asked about baitcasters, not conventional reels right?

MalibuJohnny · 06-19-2008, 03:29 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, 04:03 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, 04:04 PM

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

MalibuJohnny · 06-19-2008, 04:23 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, 05:34 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, 06:54 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, 08:45 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!

T-Rex · 06-20-2008, 03:01 PM

Daiwa Saltist 20h is a nice reel.

There's a Plastic Navy bass tournament at Newport tomorrow. Probably 100+ kayak anglers.

As far as light line goes, a lot of folks will be using 4# to 10# test.

Siebler · 06-20-2008, 03:34 PM

If you want to fish light line you dont want a sealine or saltist. the line is prone to getting caught between the spool and frame. Go with the coastal. I fish 4, 6, 8 and 10 on my coastal's.

mc08066 · 06-21-2008, 06:13 AM

Hi CJ,
Did not have that problem on Thursday with the plastics.

Just a quick note, I was only able to put about 240 yards (50lbs of braided line) on the reel without eventually getting line into the sides while fishing.

With that said, I will probably get a second one with-in two weeks.
Thanks,
Jimmy

MalibuJohnny · 06-21-2008, 02:42 PM

4lb? Trout anyone...?
I have 4 and 6 on my trout set up. Maybe I need to take a class!

Man I have 12 on most of my stuff!

Malibu!

john p. · 06-24-2008, 10:16 PM

CJ, reccomended the Coastal to me as well and I love it, if you are going to fish light line check it out.

bajadog · 06-25-2008, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassboyc

If you want to fish light line you dont want a sealine or saltist. the line is prone to getting caught between the spool and frame. Go with the coastal. I fish 4, 6, 8 and 10 on my coastal's.

Good point... I've never fished less than 10# on my saltwater reels.

MalibuJohnny · 06-25-2008, 08:46 AM

OK, I took a trip out to Bass Pro Shop and broused the seeminly endless choicees of reels...I don't know if these counter guys know as much as they would like you to think they do. Bottom line still looking. Although I did pick up a coastal and checked it out!

Well its off to Fishermans Hardware! and have a beer or 2 at Joe Jost's!

Malibu

bajadog · 06-25-2008, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MalibuJohnny

OK, I took a trip out to Bass Pro Shop and broused the seeminly endless choicees of reels...I don't know if these counter guys know as much as they would like you to think they do. Bottom line still looking. Although I did pick up a coastal and checked it out!

Well its off to Fishermans Hardware! and have a beer or 2 at Joe Jost's!

Malibu

Johnny, check this baitcaster at Westmarine.

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...3&classNum=477

MalibuJohnny · 06-25-2008, 12:03 PM

This one? Anyone have an suggestions? DAIWA RODS/REELS

ProCaster 100H Baitcaster Reel

06-19-2008, 01:48 PM	#1
MalibuJohnny Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lahina (I Wish) Posts: 272	Reels and Rods Malibu Johnny hear! I need a little help in buying and new reel. I have Newell’s and Penn’s and Internationals but. I need help in selecting Bait Caster...>> >> Any recommendations?>> __________________ Malibu Johnny must catch fish

06-19-2008, 03:02 PM	#3
MalibuJohnny Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lahina (I Wish) Posts: 272	Reels So what are you using in your photo? __________________ Malibu Johnny must catch fish

06-19-2008, 03:29 PM	#5
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, 04:03 PM	#6
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, 04:04 PM	#7
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, 02:44 PM	#2
nmbrinkman Work Sucks! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 559	Shimano Curado... Haven't used them for SoCal salt but I've used em in Oregon for steelhead and salmon. Great little reels!

06-19-2008, 03:07 PM	#4
nmbrinkman Work Sucks! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 559	Avet MXL and shimano TLD star drags... You asked about baitcasters, not conventional reels right?

06-19-2008, 04:23 PM	#8
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, 05:34 AM	#9
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, 06:54 AM	#10
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, 08:45 AM	#11
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

06-20-2008, 03:01 PM	#12
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	Daiwa Saltist 20h is a nice reel. There's a Plastic Navy bass tournament at Newport tomorrow. Probably 100+ kayak anglers. As far as light line goes, a lot of folks will be using 4# to 10# test.

06-20-2008, 03:34 PM	#13
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	If you want to fish light line you dont want a sealine or saltist. the line is prone to getting caught between the spool and frame. Go with the coastal. I fish 4, 6, 8 and 10 on my coastal's. __________________ CJ Siebler

06-21-2008, 06:13 AM	#14
mc08066 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 51	Hi CJ, Did not have that problem on Thursday with the plastics. Just a quick note, I was only able to put about 240 yards (50lbs of braided line) on the reel without eventually getting line into the sides while fishing. With that said, I will probably get a second one with-in two weeks. Thanks, Jimmy

06-21-2008, 02:42 PM	#15
MalibuJohnny Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lahina (I Wish) Posts: 272	Light line... 4lb? Trout anyone...? I have 4 and 6 on my trout set up. Maybe I need to take a class! Man I have 12 on most of my stuff! Malibu! __________________ Malibu Johnny must catch fish

06-24-2008, 10:16 PM	#16
john p. Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: rancho san diego ca. Posts: 31	CJ, reccomended the Coastal to me as well and I love it, if you are going to fish light line check it out.

06-25-2008, 08:46 AM	#18
MalibuJohnny Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lahina (I Wish) Posts: 272	Reels and Rods OK, I took a trip out to Bass Pro Shop and broused the seeminly endless choicees of reels...I don't know if these counter guys know as much as they would like you to think they do. Bottom line still looking. Although I did pick up a coastal and checked it out! Well its off to Fishermans Hardware! and have a beer or 2 at Joe Jost's! Malibu __________________ Malibu Johnny must catch fish

06-25-2008, 12:03 PM	#20
MalibuJohnny Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lahina (I Wish) Posts: 272	Reel This one? Anyone have an suggestions? DAIWA RODS/REELS ProCaster 100H Baitcaster Reel Only $69.99 USD __________________ Malibu Johnny must catch fish