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Best reel for inland saltwater
Posted on 12/25/11 at 8:11 am
Posted on 12/25/11 at 8:11 am
My dad's been out of fishing for a while and recently bought a bay boat. He has been wanting one for a long time and LOVES going down to Big Lake. Anyway, for Christmas I bought him a Falcon rod to try to help update his gear and now I want to get him a nice reel to go with it. I've fished salt water a little and have always used "cheap" reels as to not screw up my good gear. Was wondering what you boys think is a good reel that will hold up to the saltwater. I bass fish with Curados and love em, but am reluctant to bring them down there.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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Posted on 12/25/11 at 9:06 am to INFIDEL
Stick with the "cheap" reels. Salt water is salt water. And you don't need the finess for trout and reds like you do with bass
Posted on 12/25/11 at 9:13 am to SaDaTayMoses
Curado
Posted on 12/25/11 at 9:14 am to SaDaTayMoses
Keep an eye out for anything Diawa they just revamped their line, and are closing out alot of reels. You can get Coastal spinners for $129 or less, or a freshwater Exceler for $59-$79. I had 3 of those that lasted a long time in saltwater.
The Penn Battle is a hell of a reel for $99 bucks or an Okuma Trio is a good value for $79
If baitcaster is what you need Shimano Citiga or the older Diawa Coastal both can be had for $79
The Penn Battle is a hell of a reel for $99 bucks or an Okuma Trio is a good value for $79
If baitcaster is what you need Shimano Citiga or the older Diawa Coastal both can be had for $79
This post was edited on 12/25/11 at 9:17 am
Posted on 12/25/11 at 9:23 am to Intermingler
Don't need finess for trouts and reds?? Think that might not be A true statement. Have you ever fished for reds in 1ft of water? Or trout in the winter? Plus the finess part is gonna be taken care of with the rod. Buy a curado or it's slightly cheaper cousin the citica. I have a few of both. They have only been used for inshore fishing for reds and specks. 1 of which I bought in 2000 that has been cleaned only a couple times and still works well. Clean them with fresh water really well afterwards and they will be fine.
Posted on 12/25/11 at 9:26 am to HebertFest08
I love my Curados, so I may go that route. Also gonna check out the Daiwas. Thanks guys!
Posted on 12/25/11 at 9:46 am to INFIDEL
Yeah. You need finesse for trout but that usually comes from the rod. The best reels are made by shimano. Their best is the chronach but curados are good too.
Posted on 12/25/11 at 9:47 am to INFIDEL
I've been using my Curado and it does fine.
Posted on 12/25/11 at 11:28 am to Boats n Hose
Posted on 12/25/11 at 11:41 am to INFIDEL
Okuma has lifetime warranties. I used Shimano but my last two have been Okuma because of the warranty. I havent really noticed much of a difference between the two
Posted on 12/25/11 at 11:43 am to INFIDEL
Curado all the way.
If I'm not using the fly rod for reds and trout
It's curados.
Or my old citacas.
All on falcon tackle
If I'm not using the fly rod for reds and trout
It's curados.
Or my old citacas.
All on falcon tackle
Posted on 12/25/11 at 12:05 pm to INFIDEL
I only fish spinning reels so I wont be much help.
I use the ABU Garcia 502 and 503 ALBi.
String them with 12# Big Game (green).
Never let me down.
I use the ABU Garcia 502 and 503 ALBi.
String them with 12# Big Game (green).
Never let me down.
Posted on 12/25/11 at 6:01 pm to Cadello
quote:
use the ABU Garcia 502 and 503 ALBi.
String them with 12# Big Game (green).
Never let me down.
nice sac a lait setup
Posted on 12/25/11 at 6:06 pm to Tiger 79
quote:Use them on that too if I'm fishing artificial.
nice sac a lait setup
Have caught literally thousands of trout on this and many Redfish up to 15 pounds, Flounder too.
And 1 angry Pelican.
Posted on 12/25/11 at 6:10 pm to Cadello
Since I only catch 5 lb and up specks and 10 lbs and up redfish that stuff is too light
Posted on 12/25/11 at 6:31 pm to INFIDEL
H20 Mettle at academy. I have two of them for about two years, never had any problem with them. Cheap price at $50 and supposedly has a lifetime warranty. 
Posted on 12/25/11 at 6:53 pm to Tiger 79
quote:Come fish with me and I'll show you how to catch the smaller ones. <")))<
Since I only catch 5 lb and up specks and 10 lbs and up redfish that stuff is too light
Posted on 12/25/11 at 6:54 pm to INFIDEL
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Curado
X's 10
Posted on 12/25/11 at 6:55 pm to Cadello
I'm a Shimano guy.
Posted on 12/25/11 at 7:51 pm to Tiger 79
quote:
Since I only catch 5 lb and up specks and 10 lbs and up redfish that stuff is too light
Catching trout on light tackle is more fun IMHO FWIW YMMV
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