Bait reel rec? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

FARRIER · 07-10-2012, 07:25 AM

I love my saltist! But I also love my sealine which i took tuna fishing and after the carbontex drag upgrade it had buttery smooth drag! i reeled up some footballs no problem. Just because the sealine is cheap; does not mean it isn't a great reel. But I lean towards the saltist.

Billy V · 07-10-2012, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by FARRIER

I love my saltist! But I also love my sealine which i took tuna fishing and after the carbontex drag upgrade it had buttery smooth drag! i reeled up some footballs no problem. Just because the sealine is cheap; does not mean it isn't a great reel. But I lean towards the saltist.

I think most of us started with the Sealine 40 because of the affordability, then we quickly found out how good of a reel it was ! I always have one with me on the boat or kayak.
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- andrewtp -
I spoke with Mike this morning about the special sale price on the Sealine. He said, although the sale ended on Sunday he would honor the price if you were interested.

No pressure if you aren't interested - but I will PM you the price.

LexLutheran · 07-10-2012, 10:13 AM

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the Aver MXC or MXJ. At the price point I don't think there is a better reel. Level drag, with a bait runner setting, clicker, Strong drag that doesnt need upgrading out of the box, and an incredible free spool. I have one on my Seeker 270-8H, and I could not imagine a better bait set up. 50lb braid with a 20lb flouro top shot and you are ready for anything in so-cal coastal waters and most others beyond. I have had a couple of the older deadlines and they are fantastic reels, but I am very impressed with Avet.

Billy V · 07-10-2012, 10:23 AM

They are great reels, but don't fair well in the kayak environment where a reel is subjected to saltwater baths.

The spool bearings are open and saltwater will enter too easily. Also, the drag washer will collect salt crystals and swell - causing your drag setting to vary. The anti reverse dog sometimes gets caked up with salt crystals causing it to stop working (until you clean it out)

These only happen when its exposed to surf launches and landing - and salt water baths, as in general kayak use.

They work good on boats though.

taggermike · 07-10-2012, 11:43 AM

The Saltist would be a great reel for local bait fishing. Like Billy mentioned the lower gear ratio are the ones you want I don't really follow the "high speed" reel trend that has been and continues to dominate reel design. Maybe speed helps in yo-yo fishing, but how fast do you need to wind a bait in. I'd rather just turn the handel a bit faster. The lower gears give you more cranking power. I wish there was a 4:1 or even a 3.5:1 in a sealine or saltist. Also I have found the Daiwa reels have a rather stiff clicker. I like this to hold larger macks so you don't have to listen to your clicker buzzing and chirping the whole time you're trolling. Mike

andrewtp · 07-10-2012, 08:18 PM

Great info here

07-10-2012, 07:25 AM	#1
FARRIER Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cmont [] Posts: 314	I love my saltist! But I also love my sealine which i took tuna fishing and after the carbontex drag upgrade it had buttery smooth drag! i reeled up some footballs no problem. Just because the sealine is cheap; does not mean it isn't a great reel. But I lean towards the saltist. __________________ "It depends on what the meaning of the words 'is' is." –Bill Clinton

07-10-2012, 10:23 AM	#4
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	They are great reels, but don't fair well in the kayak environment where a reel is subjected to saltwater baths. The spool bearings are open and saltwater will enter too easily. Also, the drag washer will collect salt crystals and swell - causing your drag setting to vary. The anti reverse dog sometimes gets caked up with salt crystals causing it to stop working (until you clean it out) These only happen when its exposed to surf launches and landing - and salt water baths, as in general kayak use. They work good on boats though. __________________

07-10-2012, 10:13 AM	#3
LexLutheran Lurker Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 12	I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the Aver MXC or MXJ. At the price point I don't think there is a better reel. Level drag, with a bait runner setting, clicker, Strong drag that doesnt need upgrading out of the box, and an incredible free spool. I have one on my Seeker 270-8H, and I could not imagine a better bait set up. 50lb braid with a 20lb flouro top shot and you are ready for anything in so-cal coastal waters and most others beyond. I have had a couple of the older deadlines and they are fantastic reels, but I am very impressed with Avet.

07-10-2012, 11:43 AM	#5
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	The Saltist would be a great reel for local bait fishing. Like Billy mentioned the lower gear ratio are the ones you want I don't really follow the "high speed" reel trend that has been and continues to dominate reel design. Maybe speed helps in yo-yo fishing, but how fast do you need to wind a bait in. I'd rather just turn the handel a bit faster. The lower gears give you more cranking power. I wish there was a 4:1 or even a 3.5:1 in a sealine or saltist. Also I have found the Daiwa reels have a rather stiff clicker. I like this to hold larger macks so you don't have to listen to your clicker buzzing and chirping the whole time you're trolling. Mike

07-10-2012, 08:18 PM	#6
andrewtp Awesome Possum Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Riverside Posts: 187	Great info here