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Nic D · 06-27-2010, 03:44 PM

Hey Jim, thanks for your input.

For me, all of my thoughts on reels has been turned upside down now that Im fishing from a kayak. Nowadays, I want a reel that is not expensive, easy to maintain, and has around 9-12lbs of drag at strike.

Did I mention less expensive and easy to maintain?

Im starting to think cheap.. because just about any reel can kill fish. Im really starting to think about a pair of these http://www.sportchalet.com/product/301592_0581210.do They have bushings not bearings (bearings can rust out.) These reels won't be afraid of going in the drink. below are the specks on the Penn 500 and you can pick them up for $50. I'd change out the handle to something badass.

Mono Capacity - 275yds / 30lb
Max Drag - 15lbs
Gear Ratio - 4:1
Line Retrieve Per Crank - 27 in
Weight - 22oz

I read once some thing Alan Tani said.... once you have baited and hooked the fish, its about the fish vs. the drag and you vs. your handle. I thought about that for a long time... and I think that other than the rod and line playing a small part I think he's right on. I think Alan's trying to get to the point that the fish doesn't know if you have a $1200 accurate or a $50 penn 500. The fish is up against the drag and you need to turn the handle. Thats fishing in its simplest form.

06-27-2010, 03:44 PM	#2
Nic D Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Clairemont Posts: 813	Hey Jim, thanks for your input. For me, all of my thoughts on reels has been turned upside down now that Im fishing from a kayak. Nowadays, I want a reel that is not expensive, easy to maintain, and has around 9-12lbs of drag at strike. Did I mention less expensive and easy to maintain? Im starting to think cheap.. because just about any reel can kill fish. Im really starting to think about a pair of these http://www.sportchalet.com/product/301592_0581210.do They have bushings not bearings (bearings can rust out.) These reels won't be afraid of going in the drink. below are the specks on the Penn 500 and you can pick them up for $50. I'd change out the handle to something badass. Mono Capacity - 275yds / 30lb Max Drag - 15lbs Gear Ratio - 4:1 Line Retrieve Per Crank - 27 in Weight - 22oz I read once some thing Alan Tani said.... once you have baited and hooked the fish, its about the fish vs. the drag and you vs. your handle. I thought about that for a long time... and I think that other than the rod and line playing a small part I think he's right on. I think Alan's trying to get to the point that the fish doesn't know if you have a $1200 accurate or a $50 penn 500. The fish is up against the drag and you need to turn the handle. Thats fishing in its simplest form. Last edited by Nic D; 06-27-2010 at 03:55 PM.