newell-diawa - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Rob929 · 06-24-2010, 08:30 PM

I have both as well.. Daiwa seems a little more advanced in the corrosion resistance/ sealing department. The sealine is definately my workhorse reel. Great all around reel for the price. I use the Newell primarily for surface casting.. even though the daiwa has excellent freespool, the newell has the lighter graphite spool, which seems to be even better for casting. The Daiwa has much better cast drag control- again, a little more refined and advanced than the newell's more basic design and features.

My vote, especially for kayaking, and all around usability would be the Daiwa hands down. If you have a more specific need- like strictly throwing surface iron/ megabait, go with the newell.

06-24-2010, 08:30 PM	#3
Rob929 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 134	I have both as well.. Daiwa seems a little more advanced in the corrosion resistance/ sealing department. The sealine is definately my workhorse reel. Great all around reel for the price. I use the Newell primarily for surface casting.. even though the daiwa has excellent freespool, the newell has the lighter graphite spool, which seems to be even better for casting. The Daiwa has much better cast drag control- again, a little more refined and advanced than the newell's more basic design and features. My vote, especially for kayaking, and all around usability would be the Daiwa hands down. If you have a more specific need- like strictly throwing surface iron/ megabait, go with the newell.