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Shimano Penn · 03-03-2015, 04:19 PM

Despite my loyalty to my user name inspirations I have two Sealine X 40's, one low speed I use for live bait and squid and one high speed I use for irons. I love them and plan to buy at least one more, maybe two. According to the pro's at Squidco they are low maintenance and durable enough take the kind of beating ( and occasional drenching ) that kayak fishing dishes out. Sure there are "better" reels but these seem like an excellent overall value, I'm happy with them.

food4less562 · 03-03-2015, 04:54 PM

I have a couple sealine reels in my collection. They are great reels. A salesmans at Turners said they are going to be around 40% off.

Cbad Mike · 03-03-2015, 05:08 PM

Thanks for the replies guys.
Your input is appreciated.
I think I'll pick up at least one.

RobFish · 03-03-2015, 06:57 PM

They're great reels Mike.
Think of it this way…the 20 and the 30 are the same spool diameter, with the
30 being a fraction wider. Same thing with the 40 and the 50.
Solid performers, can take a hell of a beating, easily maintained, and very affordable, especially when 40% off retail. I ran them for years before I switched over the lever drags. Now my brother owns them all.
I have one Daiwa, a Saltist 40, on my jigstick for surface irons, and that's just because I can cast a star drag much further than I can cast a lever drag, and I run straight mono.

bubblehide · 03-03-2015, 07:26 PM

I hear that new Penn Fathom lever drag, open spindle, casts just as well if not better than the star drags. I have yet to try one, but I do plan on buying one. I have several of the Fathom star drags, and I'm very happy with them. But for a budget yak reel the Sealines can't be beat.

dmrides · 03-04-2015, 06:34 AM

X2, the sealine used to be required equipment for yakkers. Both my 40+ YT came in on the 40xha.
The stock drags are crap, they get sticky really quick. When you buy the reel, get the carbontex drags and replace the stock ones. As you do this, spread a very thin layer of grease on all the internal surfaces of the reel. That will keep all the salt from building up and you will have a kick ass yak reel for years to come. Assuming the clicking doesn't drive you crazy and force you to sell all your sealines so you can buy saltists.

45user · 03-04-2015, 01:04 PM

$89 for sealine 40 size at turners

03-03-2015, 05:08 PM	#3
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	Thanks for the replies guys. Your input is appreciated. I think I'll pick up at least one. __________________ [SIGPIC]

03-03-2015, 06:57 PM	#4
RobFish Massive Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 382	They're great reels Mike. Think of it this way…the 20 and the 30 are the same spool diameter, with the 30 being a fraction wider. Same thing with the 40 and the 50. Solid performers, can take a hell of a beating, easily maintained, and very affordable, especially when 40% off retail. I ran them for years before I switched over the lever drags. Now my brother owns them all. I have one Daiwa, a Saltist 40, on my jigstick for surface irons, and that's just because I can cast a star drag much further than I can cast a lever drag, and I run straight mono. __________________

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03-03-2015, 04:19 PM	#1
Shimano Penn Junior Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 22	Despite my loyalty to my user name inspirations I have two Sealine X 40's, one low speed I use for live bait and squid and one high speed I use for irons. I love them and plan to buy at least one more, maybe two. According to the pro's at Squidco they are low maintenance and durable enough take the kind of beating ( and occasional drenching ) that kayak fishing dishes out. Sure there are "better" reels but these seem like an excellent overall value, I'm happy with them.

03-03-2015, 04:54 PM	#2
food4less562 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 224	I have a couple sealine reels in my collection. They are great reels. A salesmans at Turners said they are going to be around 40% off.

03-03-2015, 07:26 PM	#5
bubblehide Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 552	I hear that new Penn Fathom lever drag, open spindle, casts just as well if not better than the star drags. I have yet to try one, but I do plan on buying one. I have several of the Fathom star drags, and I'm very happy with them. But for a budget yak reel the Sealines can't be beat.

03-04-2015, 06:34 AM	#6
dmrides Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Point Loma Posts: 584	X2, the sealine used to be required equipment for yakkers. Both my 40+ YT came in on the 40xha. The stock drags are crap, they get sticky really quick. When you buy the reel, get the carbontex drags and replace the stock ones. As you do this, spread a very thin layer of grease on all the internal surfaces of the reel. That will keep all the salt from building up and you will have a kick ass yak reel for years to come. Assuming the clicking doesn't drive you crazy and force you to sell all your sealines so you can buy saltists.

03-04-2015, 01:04 PM	#7
45user Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 576	$89 for sealine 40 size at turners