#527589 - 08/11/09 10:55 PM
Salt Water reels
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Juvenile at Sea
Registered: 09/03/01
Posts: 193
Loc: shelton wa
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I just picked up a boat and now I need some salt water reels to go with it. I was wondering what people would recommend. I don't want to break the bank but I do want something that will hold up.
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#527592 - 08/11/09 11:00 PM
Re: Salt Water reels
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April Fool
Registered: 06/18/01
Posts: 16138
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What type of fish are you targeting ?
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#527598 - 08/11/09 11:11 PM
Re: Salt Water reels
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The Chosen One
Registered: 02/09/00
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Loc: Tuleville
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I'd think both Islander and Avet would probably break the bank....
Another thing to consider is who is doing the fishing and what their skill levels are. 1:1 center pins are fun and all, but not might not be all that practical for whomever is in your boat. All the cool kids have Avet's now, but does one really need that type of reel for Puget Sound or inshore ocean salmon fishing? Probably not.
But, OTOH, I'd rather "do it right" the first time around rather than spend three times as much on crap that won't last or get the job done.
Been there, done that, want my money back.
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#527600 - 08/11/09 11:12 PM
Re: Salt Water reels
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Poon it! Poon it! Poon it!
Registered: 08/08/06
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Downriggers or mooching? Knucklebusters the only way to fly! I run the budget Diawa M-One Plus at all of $50, and they kick butt. You can buy the very blingy Islanders for 10x the price if you like.
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#527613 - 08/11/09 11:26 PM
Re: Salt Water reels
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"Sasquatch on Land"
Registered: 06/18/09
Posts: 988
Loc: Paradise,AK.
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What type of salinity,are you musing?
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#527649 - 08/12/09 12:56 AM
Re: Salt Water reels
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Returning Adult
Registered: 10/24/03
Posts: 312
Loc: graham wa.
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Find some used Penn 320 GT's. bullet proof and can be picked up for about $50 apiece used. I bought 3 of them 5 years ago, havent so much as cleaned them and they have been working flawless. There are nicer reels though.
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#527659 - 08/12/09 01:11 AM
Re: Salt Water reels
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"Sasquatch on Land"
Registered: 06/18/09
Posts: 988
Loc: Paradise,AK.
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In fairness,they are tough to whip for the loot.
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#527669 - 08/12/09 01:40 AM
Re: Salt Water reels
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Juvenille at Sea
Registered: 04/18/02
Posts: 154
Loc: Silverdale WA
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I'll second the Penn 310/320 recommendation, tough to beat, easy to maintain and easy to get parts. A 330/340 is tough enough for ' butt fishing, and the 320 makes a good bottom fish (ling/rockfish) reel too.
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#527672 - 08/12/09 01:55 AM
Re: Salt Water reels
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"Sasquatch on Land"
Registered: 06/18/09
Posts: 988
Loc: Paradise,AK.
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I fish 320's for Saltwater Utility and have no reel beaf.
Pun(s) intended.
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#527859 - 08/12/09 07:00 PM
Re: Salt Water reels
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Spawner
Registered: 09/21/08
Posts: 850
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Count me in on the Penn GTi's, especially the 320's. For downriggers, use a fiberglass rod, and since I am Cheeeeeeeeep (!!!!) for the price of $30 you can get 8 foot Eagle Claw Ocean Grangers. I have two now that are over 10 years old and still have good bends and hook sets. Watch eBay for Penn GTi's.
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#527885 - 08/12/09 08:13 PM
Re: Salt Water reels
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Parr
Registered: 05/24/09
Posts: 73
Loc: Tacoma, Wa.
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SZ,
I agree the Penn series is the way to go. I've been using the GTI's and like them alot. For mooching I go old school and use the 109's with gator grips instead of the little green handles. Take care of them and they are good reels.
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#527910 - 08/12/09 09:11 PM
Re: Salt Water reels
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I love me
Registered: 08/22/06
Posts: 1881
Loc: Around the way
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Shoot I even have a couple Jigmasters and they're still catching fish. Bushings and all. I agree on the GTI series. For the money. I get special deals on avet reels. Those are sweet!
But there are lots of good ones out there. Daiwa Sealines are workhorses,and I have a Newell that I love. My 4/0 senators are my tuna trollers.
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#527979 - 08/12/09 10:35 PM
Re: Salt Water reels
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"Sasquatch on Land"
Registered: 06/18/09
Posts: 988
Loc: Paradise,AK.
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Penn does "tough" very well,whether it a coffee grinder or a levelwind.
But for a small percentage more,Shimano slams all doors shut and it'd be tough to slight those long term savings.
Plus you get smooooooth out of the gate,which isn't a bad thing.
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#527980 - 08/12/09 10:39 PM
Re: Salt Water reels
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Spawner
Registered: 09/28/01
Posts: 970
Loc: Seattle, Washington
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Penn 209s work well too. I have 5 of them I use for mooching, jigging and downrigging.
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#527981 - 08/12/09 10:40 PM
Re: Salt Water reels
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"Sasquatch on Land"
Registered: 06/18/09
Posts: 988
Loc: Paradise,AK.
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Guilty,as well.
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#528054 - 08/13/09 12:36 AM
Re: Salt Water reels
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Juvenile at Sea
Registered: 05/22/05
Posts: 238
Loc: Tacoma, Wa
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If you are a casual fisherman then any old reel will do. If you are serious and fish the salt all the time, save your money and research quality gear. Older Penns are good, Shimano,and Daiwa, better. Step up to an Avet if you don't need a level wind. Really step up to an Accurate if you've got big bucks and want the super bling....How many Avets have you fished Parker? The drags are like butter and their service is excellent. That being said, they're only middle of the road as far as quality salt water gear goes...
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#528060 - 08/13/09 12:44 AM
Re: Salt Water reels
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