Sealine X50HV or Penn 320 GTI for surface iron? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

FullFlavorPike · 06-10-2016, 11:02 AM

It's actually an X50HV. Don't know what I was thinking. Ooops. Edited original post.

Dave Legacy · 06-10-2016, 05:16 PM

You can static mag your 50 and it'll tame that lively spool.

PescadorPete · 06-11-2016, 04:26 AM

Do you have the internal brake collars installed? Maybe start with both sets installed, then after you get the hang of it, drop down to one and then eventually none as your thumb gets "educated". That's how I learned to do it.

I think the 50 is too wide to make a nice surface iron reel. The 40 is better and that's what I use.

Taming spectra is hard, you might start out with mono as someone has already mentioned.

taggermike · 06-11-2016, 06:43 AM

I've found the sealines to be great casting reels. If you're new to jig stick surface iron casting you might consider going to a bay and practice casting for a bit. Mike

06-10-2016, 11:02 AM	#1
FullFlavorPike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 810	It's actually an X50HV. Don't know what I was thinking. Ooops. Edited original post.

06-10-2016, 05:16 PM	#2
Dave Legacy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hacienda Heights, CA Posts: 427	You can static mag your 50 and it'll tame that lively spool.

06-11-2016, 04:26 AM	#3
PescadorPete Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 261	Do you have the internal brake collars installed? Maybe start with both sets installed, then after you get the hang of it, drop down to one and then eventually none as your thumb gets "educated". That's how I learned to do it. I think the 50 is too wide to make a nice surface iron reel. The 40 is better and that's what I use. Taming spectra is hard, you might start out with mono as someone has already mentioned.

06-11-2016, 06:43 AM	#4
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	I've found the sealines to be great casting reels. If you're new to jig stick surface iron casting you might consider going to a bay and practice casting for a bit. Mike