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

Silentskorn · 08-10-2012, 08:53 PM

Thanks for the all the recommendations. I think I'm leaning towards the Shimano Charter Special. I'm also curious to your opinions about line test. Originally I was going to use 20 lb spectra. But I am not sure if that's what I should be using or not. I am interested in using spectra but should I use a heavier test? The charter special says the power pro ratio should be: 40/410, 50/405, 65/390. Would it matter if I only used 300 yds of 20 lb spectra? or is that just not enough. (When it comes to ocean fishing I am a total rookie). I am only going to be doing in-shore fishing out of my kayak. It won't be that deep out there. Or should I just go ahead and get 300 yds of 40? Once again any tips/information is greatly appreciated.

08-10-2012, 08:53 PM	#7
Silentskorn Junior Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sacramento Posts: 7	Thanks for the all the recommendations. I think I'm leaning towards the Shimano Charter Special. I'm also curious to your opinions about line test. Originally I was going to use 20 lb spectra. But I am not sure if that's what I should be using or not. I am interested in using spectra but should I use a heavier test? The charter special says the power pro ratio should be: 40/410, 50/405, 65/390. Would it matter if I only used 300 yds of 20 lb spectra? or is that just not enough. (When it comes to ocean fishing I am a total rookie). I am only going to be doing in-shore fishing out of my kayak. It won't be that deep out there. Or should I just go ahead and get 300 yds of 40? Once again any tips/information is greatly appreciated.