Fishing Reel Dilemma - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

tomahawk · 01-22-2014, 08:19 PM

I'd go Diawa SL20H or SL30H or Penn 525. All can be had cheap and will cast reasonably well, if hate it you won't be out $300. Another thought might be to go with something with a levelwind, since a lot of guys getting used to a conventional have trouble remembering to guide the line back on. First tip for casting, the release point is way different than a spinner. Start by moving the rod in a big arc and playing with the release point. Tossing th bait straight up in the air is way better than straight down.

01-22-2014, 08:19 PM	#12
tomahawk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 109	I'd go Diawa SL20H or SL30H or Penn 525. All can be had cheap and will cast reasonably well, if hate it you won't be out $300. Another thought might be to go with something with a levelwind, since a lot of guys getting used to a conventional have trouble remembering to guide the line back on. First tip for casting, the release point is way different than a spinner. Start by moving the rod in a big arc and playing with the release point. Tossing th bait straight up in the air is way better than straight down.