Seeker/Daiwa/Avet Choice for BTB WSB/Yellows (and a Lamiglas!) - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

taggermike · 05-11-2014, 08:38 AM

The weight of a rod is not a big deal if you're trolling and its in the rod holder most of the time. If it's a jig stick or heavier plastic out fit light weight is nice. Sealines are good reels and have been good reels for decades. The Saltists will definitely be better, maybe not at casting but more torque and power when fishing fish. High gear ratios are over rated in my opinion. For bait and surface iron 4:1 is fine, if you can evenfind a reel that low. For yo-yo iron a bit faster retrieve is helpful. I find mending the line on a narrow reel to be easier. I have only used avets a few times. For lever drags they cast well but I would stick with the star drags for casting and keep the lever drags for trolling and fishing live bait. A lever drag allows you to put more tension on the line when trolling larger baits. Having my star drags clicker buzzing and chirping the whole time I was trolling a big lively mac drove me crazy. Mike

5-20 · 05-12-2014, 08:25 AM

Thanks, really appreciate all of the helpful responses/advice!!!

YakAttak · 05-13-2014, 04:43 PM

If you're looking for LH Daiwa reel in those sizes, the Daiwa Saltiga 30L a nice left handed reel. The Long Fins has it 30 or 40% off last couple months that I checked. I'm not sure if it's still on sale though

CKallday71 · 05-13-2014, 05:08 PM

I have two Avets and after using them I honestly don't think I'd ever need anything else. They're easy to clean and lube and seem to handle the fish amazingly.

5-20 · 05-13-2014, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by YakAttak

If you're looking for LH Daiwa reel in those sizes, the Daiwa Saltiga 30L a nice left handed reel. The Long Fins has it 30 or 40% off last couple months that I checked. I'm not sure if it's still on sale though

Thanks - that really helps!

05-13-2014, 05:08 PM	#4
CKallday71 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: The 951 Posts: 430	I have two Avets and after using them I honestly don't think I'd ever need anything else. They're easy to clean and lube and seem to handle the fish amazingly. __________________ I fish therefore I am. Selling cars since 2006. If you love what you do you never WORK a day in your life.

05-11-2014, 08:38 AM	#1
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	The weight of a rod is not a big deal if you're trolling and its in the rod holder most of the time. If it's a jig stick or heavier plastic out fit light weight is nice. Sealines are good reels and have been good reels for decades. The Saltists will definitely be better, maybe not at casting but more torque and power when fishing fish. High gear ratios are over rated in my opinion. For bait and surface iron 4:1 is fine, if you can evenfind a reel that low. For yo-yo iron a bit faster retrieve is helpful. I find mending the line on a narrow reel to be easier. I have only used avets a few times. For lever drags they cast well but I would stick with the star drags for casting and keep the lever drags for trolling and fishing live bait. A lever drag allows you to put more tension on the line when trolling larger baits. Having my star drags clicker buzzing and chirping the whole time I was trolling a big lively mac drove me crazy. Mike

05-12-2014, 08:25 AM	#2
5-20 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 241	Thanks, really appreciate all of the helpful responses/advice!!!

05-13-2014, 04:43 PM	#3
YakAttak Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 82	If you're looking for LH Daiwa reel in those sizes, the Daiwa Saltiga 30L a nice left handed reel. The Long Fins has it 30 or 40% off last couple months that I checked. I'm not sure if it's still on sale though