Reel Recommendations? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Randy214 · 08-10-2012, 02:49 PM

There are not many quality reels in that price range.

For a level wind, you can look at the Okuma Solterra slr-15.

If you can get away from the level wind, my top pick for a cheap kayak reel is the shimano TLD-15 with a Carbontex drag washer.

Silentskorn · 08-10-2012, 03:12 PM

Yeah I figured you get what you pay for when it comes to nice reels. I am just starting so I don't want to spend a small fortune on my budget. Both of those reels seem nice for what I intend to use them for. I had seen the Shimano TLD-15 before and would still be willing to buy it even if it doesn't have a levelwind. The level wind is preferable but not a deal breaker. Thanks for your input.

roadx · 08-10-2012, 04:56 PM

shimano charter special 1000
great size reel with levelwind and lever drag
one-piece graphite/titanium frames

33 pounds drag should be plenty, i loved this reel! cheap too!

bus kid · 08-10-2012, 06:06 PM

look into a used abu revo inshore. 25#s of drag and cast like dream. usually can be found for $120-150. Well worth the extra cash, if your ever down here Pm me if you want to try one out.

October · 08-10-2012, 07:53 PM

i got a Daiwa Sealine x30SHA (newest model) for 130. Thats a great reel for ten dollars more than your budget

08-10-2012, 04:56 PM	#3
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	shimano charter special 1000 great size reel with levelwind and lever drag one-piece graphite/titanium frames 33 pounds drag should be plenty, i loved this reel! cheap too! __________________

08-10-2012, 06:06 PM	#4
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	look into a used abu revo inshore. 25#s of drag and cast like dream. usually can be found for $120-150. Well worth the extra cash, if your ever down here Pm me if you want to try one out. __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

08-10-2012, 07:53 PM	#5
October Fish Whisperer Join Date: May 2012 Location: Menifee Posts: 154	i got a Daiwa Sealine x30SHA (newest model) for 130. Thats a great reel for ten dollars more than your budget __________________

08-10-2012, 02:49 PM	#1
Randy214 Junior Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 26	There are not many quality reels in that price range. For a level wind, you can look at the Okuma Solterra slr-15. If you can get away from the level wind, my top pick for a cheap kayak reel is the shimano TLD-15 with a Carbontex drag washer.

08-10-2012, 03:12 PM	#2
Silentskorn Junior Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sacramento Posts: 7	Yeah I figured you get what you pay for when it comes to nice reels. I am just starting so I don't want to spend a small fortune on my budget. Both of those reels seem nice for what I intend to use them for. I had seen the Shimano TLD-15 before and would still be willing to buy it even if it doesn't have a levelwind. The level wind is preferable but not a deal breaker. Thanks for your input.