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01-05-2017, 10:00 AM | #1 |
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Is a Penn 15 too small?
I've got some incentive points to burn at work and I was think about getting a reel to use on the kayak. There's really only a limited selection of reels, so I don't get to be picky about sizes. I was thinking about trying a Penn Squall Star Drag 15 for flylining, deadsticking, and general medium-sized tasks. The furthest south I fish is Dana Point, so I wouldn't be actively targeting yellowtail and I have a Daiwa Sealine-40 to fit that category anyway. Is a Penn 15, rated to hold 190/20# mono, a useful kayaking reel? I searched around a bit and it doesn't seem like many favor the smaller star drags, but most of those conversations were based around an interest in YT. If you guys use conventional non-levelwind reels this small what do you use them for and how have you line'd them. Thanks in advance for the advice, Dave |
01-05-2017, 11:03 AM | #2 |
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Probably not my first choice in reel sizes but sure, why not? 20# line or 50# braid and plenty of drag. I'd find a use for it.
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01-05-2017, 11:40 AM | #3 |
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My go to rod and reel for flyline, Phenix m1 inshore 15-45lb. Paired with a Penn Fathom 15. I have landed yellowtail to 40lbs. Lucky rod caught many fish on this setup never fails... (65lb spectra to the top around 200 yrd)-plenty.
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01-05-2017, 12:28 PM | #4 |
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The 15 size is great for the tasks you mention.
If possible, you might want to spring to the Fathom model as it is cast aluminum and a better all around reel compared to the squall. The only thing i should mention is that when you step down to the 15 size is that you should also be looking at the large bait-casters like the Okuma Komodo 350/Daiwa Lexa 300/400, Shimano Curado 300 which make great 20lb reels and cast even easier than small conventionals. Fun sizes that can handle some big fish with braid. Good luck. |
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01-05-2017, 02:47 PM | #6 |
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Squall is essentially the same reel as the fathom. Spins like a top and pretty versatile tool to have.
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01-05-2017, 03:52 PM | #7 |
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Use the 15 for everything. I've caught a pile on my avet sxj and saltiga 20 and never worried about running out of line. Big thing to think about is small tackle is not a big problem on a kayak because the boat goes with the fish. You can get on top of fish very quickly and turn it into a vertical battle. How often are you fishing deeper then 300 feet where this could become an issue? I see people lugging around huge reels and I think it's hilarious because it's so overkill.
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01-05-2017, 04:17 PM | #8 | |
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Thanks for helping me make an educated decision, y'all. |
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01-06-2017, 06:35 AM | #9 |
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Looks like a good reel.
I use light setups all the time, Calcutta 100 or a Lexa 100. For bass, halibut, leopards and seals, works great. Okay, maybe not on seals...
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01-06-2017, 06:45 AM | #10 |
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I was a little worried the other day that the dolphin hanging out next to my kayak would grab the mackerel I was soaking and tear up my Sealine 20 but it never touched the bait, I was ready to cut the line though if it started running off with the bait.
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01-06-2017, 06:49 AM | #11 |
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It will be a good bait fishing setup.
You can use it with the Ahi Bait Stick. |
01-06-2017, 07:55 PM | #12 |
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Pen15 too small LOL?
OOoh... Penn 15.
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01-09-2017, 06:23 AM | #13 |
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