If you could have only 5 conventional reels, what would they be listed in order of preference, 1 to 5.
Southland that's a heck of a question for being your very first post ;D. Welcome aboard.
I guess I'll be the first to reply. I hope no one gets surprised by my choices ;D
In no particular order, I like them the same..... all have their place:
Penn 114H&113H Tanks
112H
501
100
All of the above loaded to the brim with upgrades ;).
I like many more, but you only gave 5 choices.
Sal
Thanks Alto. Yeah, I know it's a pretty big question. I am a former freshwater fishing addict and recently decided I'm going to do more saltwater fishing, something new. I figure if a reel is in someones top 5 it would be an OK reel to purchase. Didn't want to list a specific type of fishing or species I am after, too much differences of opinion on lever drag/star drag, 2 speed/1 speed, reel size, etc. Just wanted to know what everyone's favorite reels were.
Hello everyone.
I love to fish my:
Penn 500
Penn Squidder 145
Penn 501
Avet MXJ
Avet JX 6/3
Quote from: southland on August 18, 2013, 01:20:46 PM
Thanks Alto. Yeah, I know it's a pretty big question. I am a former freshwater fishing addict and recently decided I'm going to do more saltwater fishing, something new. I figure if a reel is in someones top 5 it would be an OK reel to purchase. Didn't want to list a specific type of fishing or species I am after, too much differences of opinion on lever drag/star drag, 2 speed/1 speed, reel size, etc. Just wanted to know what everyone's favorite reels were.
I believe it's a good way to start...as you're doing, the only problem is that you might still be undecided after receiving all your answers ;D.
Good luck with your search, if you have any specific question on any of the reels, there are many members here that could help you.
349/349H
112HN
113HN
114HN
100/150
It's hard to list them in order because it depends on what you are going after. But 5 of my favorites are ( in no particular order) are all Penn's, 114HLW, 113HLW, 112H tuna special, International 50W Cal's 2 speed, & my Penn Fierce 7000 spinner. Wow, that was hard leaving out a bunch more. Rudy
My choices are Newell 332-5, 533-4.6, 338-5, 540-3.2 and 631-3.1. Only upgrades needed are CFs, all have stainless gears and the 500s and 600s have double dogs.
The Tiburon frames do add a little stiffness but not a necessity.
#1 - progear classic series 500 or 501 - 50# spectra (if i could only have one reel)
#2 - ambassaduer 4600C3 - 40# spectra
#3 - shimano tld 13/30 - 60# spectra
#4 - shimano tld 20 two speed - 80# spectra
#5 - penn international 50II - 130# spectra
very interesting question. my answer is based on the fishing that i personally do, or could ever forsee myself doing. i would also want the most economical reel that would give me the best level of performance. the only reel that i think is a bit exhorbtant is the progear, but that's just because i really like the reel.
Quote from: alantani on August 18, 2013, 09:21:38 PM
#1 - progear classic series 500 or 501 - 50# spectra (if i could only have one reel)
#2 - ambassaduer 4600C3 - 40# spectra
#3 - shimano tld 13/30 - 60# spectra
#4 - shimano tld 20 two speed - 80# spectra
#5 - penn international 50II - 130# spectra
very interesting question. my answer is based on the fishing that i personally do, or could ever forsee myself doing. i would also want the most economical reel that would give me the best level of performance. the only reel that i think is a bit exhorbtant is the progear, but that's just because i really like the reel.
Trying to keep everyone happy, I see ;D you could have replaced one of the Shimanos with Okuma, that would have covered most ;D
1 Newell Tuna Special, the more I fish it the more I love it.
2. Newell Marlin Special, the Tuna Special's big brother.
3. A 20 sized graphite frame caster. 320 GTi Alan's way, Diawa SLH-20 etc
4. 114HLW full aluminum frame.
5. Diawa Millionaire 300A CV-X/Z Fished day in and day out for over 10 years and will fish it till I'm gone. Thousands of fish and no issues.
Ron
Penn Senators, in order of preference.
115 Caught the most fish with these.
117 Caught the largest fish on these.
113H Because I'm older and it's not easy casting the heavier reels. It will work its way up as I get older.
116 Good "in between" size reel (between 14/0 and 9/0).
116A Has good balance, like the 14/0, but mine has a three-piece spool so I really don't use it. If it came with an aluminum spool, I'd use it in place of the 12/0. I may one day be tempted to cast my own aluminum spool for it.
Well that is a hard one there are so many different ways to fish for different fish but here it goes.
All upgraded to the max.
112H
113H
114H
Then I would have to go with the Fin nor 6500
ABU6500
But then I have so many other reels for so many other applications it is impossible to have a reel that fits all situations, at least that's what I tell my wife when I pick up a new one. And then you have the rods the line and all the tackle that go with them. I sure am glad my wife understands and supports my habit ;) or at least she humors me. And I can still do work in the house sometimes. ::)
Abu 6500C3
pro gear 255
pro gear 545
abu 550C3
Penn 113H
Quote from: Alto Mare on August 18, 2013, 10:07:51 PM
Trying to keep everyone happy, I see ;D you could have replaced one of the Shimanos with Okuma, that would have covered most ;D
cost was one factor for me. ease of service the other. and then performance. getting them to work well is easy once you go through them. i would want reels that would be less expensive to purchase and easy to work on. that's why i chose the old school penn international and the tld 20II.
Great question SL - really enjoyed reading everyone's responses so far.
I'm in the same boat as others here, in terms of the brand mix:
- Penn 113H (narrow) Tank
- Pro Gear 282 Albacore Special
- Newell C220-5
- Penn 349HC Semi Tank
- Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500C3
Like Sal, all of the above "are loaded to the brim with upgrades" ;).
All that could be done has been done (aside from a Tib kit for the 349, which I'm still considering).
I feel bad for leaving out my 'Bluefin Special' 9500SS, but that's another thread entirely ;) ;D
Cheers, Justin
PS Welcome aboard!
Good one! Mine in order from favorite on down. All with cf's and Tib frames. Of coarse all the A.T./Sal bling.
113HN
112HN
114H-super tank(waiting on BP gears)-wait till you see this one folks
Newell P235-5
Newell C220-5
Like Alan said. For the way I fish. Both boat and beach.
Bob
Interesting question....I do mostly long range fishing now, started by taking 10 outfits and have now pared that down to 7 or 8 but have similar reels on some.
1) Tiagra 50W LRS, 200 Pound Spectra, 200 pound topshot. Makes for a great kite reel.
2) Penn 50 (Just recently got a new VSX, but for years used a 50S) filled with 130 pound Spectra, 100 Pound Topshot. Use for live bait, both large and small. Caught most of my 200+ pound fish on this size reel.
3) Shimano TTS 50W, 200 Pound Spectra, 130 Pound top shot. Use for wahoo trolling and big bait fishing. Caught my biggest fish on these reels. I'm a glutton here, I have 4 of them ;D.
4) Makaira 30IISEa Use for live bait. Just used them for one year but so far found them to be great. Great freespool and smoothly operating drag system. I can cast a sardine 40-60 feet with this set up.
5) Shimano Trinidad, TN40. I have three. Set one up with a wahoo bomb. Set one up with a jig. Set one up to fish live bait for wahoo with light wire.
I still have some reels I use for local fishing but don't do that much any more.
josa1
I'll list mine by # test.
15lb= Penn 525 Mag
20-25lb= Avet SX
30lb= Penn Fathom 25N (I would like a Torque better but don't own one)
40lb= Avet JX 6/3
80-100lb= Okuma Makiara 20SE
You said only 5 so I have a gap in 50 and 60 lb test.
I fish mostly down in Cabo. So I mostly* use these 5:
Penn International 50 VSW
Penn International 30 ll
Penn International Torque 300
Penn International Torque 100
Penn Senator 114 HLW
*Now that I have the "Tank" I have to eliminate one from the list. Any suggestions?
Dominick
Quote from: noyb72 on August 18, 2013, 11:54:02 PM5. Diawa Millionaire 300A CV-X/Z Fished day in and day out for over 10 years and will fish it till I'm gone. Thousands of fish and no issues.
Hey Ron, glad to see another fan of that reel, it's the predecessor of my Luna 300 I believe. I don't have 5 favorites, but my top 2 are:
1: Penn Torque 100 (anybody got an aluminum balanced handle for it out there?)
2: Daiwa Luna 300 (wish it had a better clicker and backup IAR though) Still it's like butter smooth and a mini tank!
My reel is indeed a precurser to the Luna. Like I said, lots and lots of fish for lots of years.
Ron
1) I have to admit that my TLD 15, 20 and 25 single speeds have been very, very good to me for light trolling 20-40lb test mono for almost 20 years. I have the original made in Japan models. Since I will only list one, I will go with the middle of the pack TLD 20.
2) Penn International 50TWs and 50SWs for my heavier trolling. Again no problems. I will pick the single speed 50TW for the list due to simplicity of use.
3) Penn Senators. All of mine are USA models from 4/0 to 12/0. None have been modified except for drag washers. The newcomer 113HN Baja Special, however, gets my vote for the best overall Senator for my use.
4) Shimano Toriums. All are Alan Tani upgraded. Economical reels for multi use. I will choose the 16 size as my favorite.
5) ABU Garcia Black Max 6600W. I use this for plug casting to Jacks and Mackerel. Lots of fun.
Here it goes, not in any special order
113H Yellow tail special
Pro Gear 454
Penn 112H
Penn International 12LT Great for Sailfish
Penn 113HN Baja
Joel8080
Thanks men, I see there is not much love for the newer reels, keep them coming.
Well most of them are plastic or are 400 to 1000 bucks, way out of my price range and fish don't care if the reel is a 30 year old upgraded Penn or a 700 dollar spinning reel. Go figure, some have to have all the latest but some of us still enjoy the best.
I like Alan's approach, of picking the best value reel.
I have been wondering whether I could afford a two speed 20 that would handle 80 lb braid or 60 mono. I can't budget for $300+. Until now I've been afraid of the graphite frames, but if Alan would fish a TLD 20 with 80, that's a pretty good endorsement.
Quote from: floating doc on August 20, 2013, 03:29:24 AM
I like Alan's approach, of picking the best value reel.
I have been wondering whether I could afford a two speed 20 that would handle 80 lb braid or 60 mono. I can't budget for $300+. Until now I've been afraid of the graphite frames, but if Alan would fish a TLD 20 with 80, that's a pretty good endorsement.
You could fish 200lb test on them if you wanted but don't go past around 19-20lbs of drag without a metal frame upgrade. I have a TLD 30II and with a aftermarket parts of a aluminum frame and sideplate, carbontex drag, drag plate, handle arm and grip and I'd still feel my 20SE way out fishes it in the 80-100lb class.
Hi All,
We all obviously have too many reels and have a hard time picking just 5. Personally, having switched from boat to surf fishing, the task is even more difficult. Here's my choice, a mixture of both:
• Release SG – straight from the box.
• Avet MXL Mag – converted to lower magnetic effect, but speeded up with ceramic bearings.
• Duel Speedy 12 – awesome little reel for Sailfish and light trolling.
• Penn International 16 2 speed – a powerhouse.
• Tiagra 30 2 speed – winch!!!!
Never fished more than 30lbs off the boats, so never needed the 'big guns'. Though this has been difficult, there are a few reels that I would have in reserve to cover specific fishing applications like extreme distance light surf fishing would require my Penn 525 Xtra Super Mag, and for Tigerfish on the Zambezi I wouldn't be without my Finnor Megalite 4000.
Cheers from sunny Africa
Jeri
ok, i don't fish for bass, but if i did, it would be with the old shimano curado, the old greenie.
As much as I've tried, really tried, I just can't get excited about low profile reels. Nor can I get into any cast control but my thumb.
Ron
Ok, so if the lowest price to performance ratio is being used here, my two picks still shine:
1: Penn Torque 100 - got it for only $200 on clearance, brand new, that's 1/2 price.
2: Daiwa Luna 300 - Christmas present from my girlfriend at the time, yeah baby!
On a side note, I just can't get excited about low profile reels either! LOL
Well that was a bit of fun. Can we do it with spinners now?
Only truly have one on my spinner favorite list. every man should have a John Der tractor, a Winchester model 70, and a Mitchell 300!
Ronald
I hope that`s a pre`64 model `70
Quote from: noyb72 on August 21, 2013, 02:47:30 AM
Only truly have one on my spinner favorite list. every man should have a John Der tractor, a Winchester model 70, and a Mitchell 300!
Ronald
a 1940's massey ferguson, a 1954 winchester model 94, and several 1960's old mitchells!
Quote from: basto on August 21, 2013, 04:19:18 AM
I hope that`s a pre`64 model `70
I am a traditional kind of guy, but to be honest, the new crf models are another and more accurate. that isn't to say I don't love the old ones!
Ronald
I am with Albert on this one.
1.)Penn 12/0, good average reel for bigger fish with the extra line capacity. Not as heavy as the 14 or 16.
2.)Penn 6/0, From a P-60 extra wide to a plain jane post model. This reel is amazing and abundant.
3.)113H Tank, Ridiculous what this little reel can do. Sal has made this a master piece!
4.)Penn 14/0, When really nothing else will do. Strap on the harness and Git-R-Done!
5.)Penn 16/0, The Legend. Biggest and Baddest!
My dream reel is an Everol 2 speed 12/0. Will get one some day. Also a penn International 50. I like your style Dom!
I like to keep it simple. The old Senators are for me! ;D
Quote from: noyb72 on August 21, 2013, 05:11:48 AM
Quote from: basto on August 21, 2013, 04:19:18 AM
I hope that`s a pre`64 model `70
I am a traditional kind of guy, but to be honest, the new crf models are another and more accurate. that isn't to say I don't love the old ones!
Ronald
Yes, I understand completely Ronald. Just like my taste runs to 1980`s Shimano star drag conventionals, but there is nothing like my PE5n JM for comfort and efficiency.
Quote from: alantani on August 20, 2013, 05:48:09 AM
ok, i don't fish for bass, but if i did, it would be with the old shimano curado, the old greenie.
The 200 is a good steelhead reel too.
113hn for jiging Gls 45 for flat line
113 h tank for grouper
209 for bait rod
505 for my lite set up ;D
Hey, that'snly four!
Ron
Quoteevery man should have a John Der tractor, a Winchester model 70, and a Mitchell 300!
I don't have any of those, don't have any use for any of those, and don't have any plans to get any of those. Does that mean.....?
I'm currently working on an Everol Cairns 14/0. I've also worked on Penn International and Shimano Beastmaster (for lever drag reels). In my view, the Everol would be my reel of choice if I could get my hands on a 2-speed model (thought I did but the owner sold it to someone else before I got there to pick it up....so nice of that lady, after I'd already purchased many other things from her). Ahem, I digress. Anyway, although not the most sophisticated design, the Everol is made like a massive super tank that appeals to the meat hunter in me. It's heavy, clumsy, and is like a winch. Just my style.
For Sharkhunter, I have a beat up Intl. 50 that could be yours for a very affordable price since I'm finished playing around with it. It's too small for the big stuff, too heavy for the small stuff, and since I've beaten it up quite well, the bling is gone (so is the romance that I initially had for it). It's not the winch I thought it was and has not served me well. It's only been a prototype for me to test different ideas on.
Quote from: Makule on August 21, 2013, 06:55:15 PM
Quoteevery man should have a John Der tractor, a Winchester model 70, and a Mitchell 300!
I don't have any of those, don't have any use for any of those, and don't have any plans to get any of those. Does that mean.....?
No.
I said every man should have, not your not a man if you don't have. I don't currently have a model 70 and it doesn't make a lot of sense to have one on Oahu, but if the rite one comes along it will be hung on the wall. I have several Mitchels but to be honest, I can't remember the last time I fished one.
Ron
Quote from: noyb72 on August 22, 2013, 05:06:15 AM
I said every man should have, not your not a man if you don't have.
I have 4, 3 of them 375's, when I sold firearms I had $ and could not help myself. I'll let both of you be honorary owners of one.
my list specifically base on my experience for jigging/trolling/bottom:
shimano ocea jigger 4000P
studio ocean mark blue heaven series
okuma makaira
shimano tiagra
bx series tie with saltiga z conv series.... :D
I use these a lot... Especially the 1st 4.
1. Calcutta 250
2. Curado 300
3. Penn 525 Mag
4. Progear Albacore Special 280
5. Avet HX Raptor
A tiagra 130 with 250lb spectra to a short 300lb topper.
A okuma makaira 50w with new low gear and straight 200lb braid to a windon of 400lb
A tanked out 6/0 extra wide
A tanked out 4/0w
A older Stella 20000 with the SS gears and the supermax spool
what, no Penn 9500 or 8500 ? as i got older i sort of moved on to 2spd reels
had a bunch of my International's converted by Cal's and picked up a few Avet's
I must still be in the Stone Age with reels
Newell 220
Newell 322
Newell 332
Newell 338
Daiwa Sealine 50H
Mike
For surf fishing this year I have been using and like:
Penn Mag Power 970's and 980's
My favorite reel for 15# up to sometimes 25# is a PG 255
My Favorite reel for 25# up to sometimes 50# is a PG 545
For long range fishing using 100# line I love my Penn International 20's.
With that said, the past couple of years I have been fishing many old Penn reels and they are a lot of fun. This weekend I am going on a 2 day trip and taking 3 narrow Penn 4/0's (black side plate), one standard Penn 349, one wide Penn 349, and either a Penn Squidder 146 or Jigmaster 501.
John
John, you have to tell us how your Grouper Specials do!!
Ron
Lads, just thought I'd let ya know that, as per my all-time list above and thanks to AT member Andrew/raumati, I'm now 'tanking' my 349HC with what I assume is a fairly rare Tiburon kit...
Will be basically a narrow 6/0, with steel 113H gears (1:3.25), 6/0 AT handle, 7+1 drag from Lee and S/S sleeve.
Everything's done, bar the double-dog - which I'm yet to figure out.
Will keep yas updated...
Quote from: bluefish69 on September 19, 2013, 03:12:02 PM
I must still be in the Stone Age with reels
Newell 220
Newell 322
Newell 332
Newell 338
Daiwa Sealine 50H
Mike
Stone Age? Not at all Mike. Out of all the reels I own I get the most enjoyment out of fishing my Newells.. Plenty of guys on here fishing old Penns too. Simple Machines!!!
I forgot the Newell 229 this is a great all round size.
That would have made 6 favorites
Mike
I use these abu 7000c abu 7500c .penn 555gs. daiwa sl50sh .daiwa 50shb.
I'll bite.
I'll go from light line to heavier and try to keep cost in mind:
Daiwa Luna series; Abu 4600/5500 trumps Luna's for value.
Daiwa SLOSH/SLX series for value, followed closely by TLD15/30 (or 20/40) star drag
Avet SX, fantastic little reel
Avet LX6/3, great 40# reel
Tied between Daiwa 600H (Sealine series) vs Penn 113H series with mods
Yeah, I fudged in some areas by listing more than one; couldnt help myself.
Leo
Heavy Offshore Trolling/Standup
1)Shimano Tiagra 80W-smooth
2)Penn International 80T-bulletproof
3)Penn Senator 12/0-also simple and bulletproof
4)Avet TREX 50-spooled with holo-core
5)Okuma Makiara-good performance, and cost
Light Trolling/standup
1)Shimano Tiagra-smooth, performance
2)Shimano TLD-cost,weight,simplicity
3)Penn International 30T-bulletproof
4)Okuma Makiara-quality/cost
5)Fin Nor Marquesa-weight,drag,capacity
Shoreline Casting
1)Newell S550 upgraded with alum frame, SS heli gears, smoothies, and ceramics
2)Penn 6/0 H upgraded with swordfish kit, ceramics, smoothies, SS
Deep Drop/Chunking
1)Shimano Torium
2)Penn 15KG
3)6/0-upgraded with accurate narrow spool, frame, side plates, smoothies etc.
Electric Deep Drop
1)Lingren Pitmann..simply the best
2)Diawa-small size, easy of use
3)Electramate w/12/0 cost/capacity
4)commercial grade elec/hydro bandits
Saltwater light tackle/casting
1)Shimano Calcuta..Smoooooth
2)Penn International 975..increased capacity, bulletproof/reliable
Freshwater Conventional Casting
1)Abu 5500 tried and true bulletproof muskey reel
2)Lews Speed Spool..classic bulletproof bass reel
3)Shimano Calcutta
Spinning
1)Shimano Stella -expensive, overly complicated...but it does perform!(Stella is better bang for the buck)
2)Mitchell..bulletproof
3)Penn offshore series spinners-simplicity/cost
Oh yea...and for precision salmon/trout trolling I like the Diawa reels with integrated line counters
I know the above list is well over 5...If I could only have 5 conventional reels for all fishing styles and for life..I would lean towards 1 from each list that are simple, durable, and rated high for long-term use/serviceability
If you could have only 5 conventional reels, what would they be listed in order of preference, 1 to 5.
Everol 14/0
Everol 4/0CS
Avet Raptor MXL
Penn 118
Penn 118
Typical trips I go on usually include:
1) Newell P322 - original 4-stack (Will eventually get 1 Tib frame)
2) Newell P332 - original 4-stack (Will eventually get 1 Tib frame)
3) Pro Gear 545
4) Pro Gear 454
5) Shimano TLD 30II (w/Tib frame, drag and bearings) OR Penn 114HL w/Newell base
If I could have one more reel (that I don't already have) it would be an Everol 14/0 two speed.
Since OP did not mention purpose of usage, I'll list my fav from heavy to light.
1. Penn 16vsx - for trolling
2. Penn 113H (Tribon frame) - General purpose
3. Alutecnos Gorilla v8 - Bottom fishing/ jigging
4. Abu 6500CT (Foran version + zeta tuning frame) - Surf casting
5. Shimano conquest 50(non - DC) - Pond/river
Newell 220
Penn 146
Penn Surfmaster 100
Penn 113
ABU 6500
Quote from: Makule on October 30, 2013, 04:06:25 AM
If I could have one more reel (that I don't already have) it would be an Everol 14/0 two speed.
I would like one to, my friend has a 12/0 and it is a sweet reel. I'd like a duel 12/0w to
Quote from: Makule on October 30, 2013, 04:06:25 AM
If I could have one more reel (that I don't already have) it would be an Everol 14/0 two speed.
Guess What! Albert! ;)
I just bought One! ;D
pretty interesting list from you guys, I bet most of you would like to make a little change on your former selections.
I will not post the best convetional reels made, but my 5 favorites :
1. penn 113h
2. Calcutta 400TE
3. abu garcia 6500c3
4. penn 320gti
5. penn 113hn
Im pretty sure its because they work really good for my local fisheries, if I had bigger fishes here I would've bigger reels on my tacklebox ;D
Not in any particular order, Shimano TLD30A, Daiwa 900H, Shimano charter special, Shimano TLD15, Avet SXJ 6/4-MC LH
Regards
Mark
My favorites....
1) Avet LX 6.0
2)Penn Torque 300X Lever Drag
3)112H hot rodded
4)Penn 50tw
5)Penn Fathom 12
In no particular order these are the 5 preferred current reels. The top 2 are for summer San Diego tuna and bottom 3 reels are for year round Channel Island bass and yellowtail.
A top 10 list would serve my fishing style better. LOL
I'd add a lexa 300, fathom 25n/2 sp. torque 40/2 sp, curado 300ej and calcutta 200DC
Shimano Talica 12 2sp
Avet SXJ Raptor 2 speed
Shimano Curado 300dsv
Shimano Exsence
Pro Gear 501c
Go gettum, Mick
well thats pretty loaded question, but if i had to take five anywhere in the world, hmmmm...
Penn 545 GS: great little trolling reel, fast and i can cast it over 100 yds on the right surf stick so dual purpose.
Penn 30STW: get er done
113H
abu 6500C3
jigmaster, just cause.
Now, everol, accurate, Daiwa SL's, avet, torium, Calcutta, Shimano TTS are all good stuff. But I'm looking at taking five anywhere, and you have to factor in relative ease of service and parts in the equation IMHO. I'll get shot but I'd probably sub a 460LL for the 500 as the 545 handles
that niche.
John
Quantum IR120, #20 braid
Abu Record 60HC, #40 braid
Progear 454, #50 braid with 100 yards #40 mono
Quantum Cabo CNW20, #50 braid, 100yards #25 mono
Shimano TI30, 500 yards braid, 75 yards #80 mono
Just don't feel right without taking any one of the above reels on any trip.
My conventional list:
1. Penn 112H
2. Penn 113H
3. Penn 140 Squidder
4. Penn 114HLW
5. Tica 400
My Spinner list:
1. Mitchell 300
2. Mitchell 302
In no particular order:
Daiwa Saltist 35
Penn 113H
Penn 80STW
TLD 15
Penn 320GT2 (made in the USA)
1.113H Tank with everything.
2.114H Tank with everything.
3. 30 International two speed.
4. Okuma 8II on a Jon Vandy spiral wrap, 8' phenix blank.
5. 80 International two speed.
atd 30 with full cals including lo gear
atd 50w with full cals including lo gear
penn 30sw full cals including lo gear
atd 80w stock
atd 50 full cals including lo gear
Nope, my 525 Mag with a Torque handle is my go to 20# reel. My go to 30# reel these days is an Avet SX Raptor with the PG 280 the backup.
15# Penn Fathom 12
20# Penn 525 Mag
25# Avet MXJ
30# Avet SX Raptor
40# Penn 25nld2
50# Avet JX Raptor
60# Avet HX Raptor
80# Okuma Makaira 16 Sea
100# Okuma Makaira 20 Sea
I don't have any Squalls. I still have a 525, 525 Mag, 535 and 545. The 525 Mag is the only one I use often. I like the 545 w/5.3:1 gears for local 30# when I don't want to risk a fancier reel getting banged up. But since I now have my own boat that isn't a problem.
Quote from: bill19803 on April 26, 2016, 10:04:45 PM
atd 30 with full cals including lo gear
atd 50w with full cals including lo gear
penn 30sw full cals including lo gear
atd 80w stock
atd 50 full cals including lo gear
Bill I like your style :)
The OP's question leaves to many variables to things like fish being targeted, method of catch and other things. So with that being the case my reply may be just as vague.
#1 The reel I'm holding when I land a fish of a lifetime.
#2 The reel a buddy is holding when he or she lands a fish of their lifetime.
#3 and 4 (This takes two spots because it is just so much fun to watch) When I'm laughing my rear end off when my buddy finds out he or she is way under gunned and I watch a fish kick their butt.
#5 A reel I'm holding when I find out I'm way under gunned and I should of stepped up to something bigger. Not as fun as 3 and 4 but it is pretty funny to me ;)
For 20 years the only reels I used and worked till they literally fell apart.
Daiwa SL50SH
Shimano TLD Speedmaster star drag and or 20/40
Daiwa Grandwave 40 SHVK
The 5 reels I've caught the most fish on
Shimano TLD30 - yellowfin tuna
Shiman TLD 50w - bluefin tuna
Avet SX 5.0:1 - inshore reel
Avet LX 4.6 - deep drop
Shimano Curado 201 - freshwater
excited bout the Maxel Hybrid 25 after one season of use
Only 5?
Abu 6000c/6500c
Abu 2500c
Penn 113HL
Penn 114HL
Penn 50SW
Penn 114-6/0 HLW-USA made(line capacity, sturdy construction, avalible upgrades)
Any Accurate I can justify the $ for( construction materials & tolerances, though I wish they'ed get ridda the ARB's)
Penn Jigmaster 500-USA made older ones(size, function, avalible upgrades, ease of service, avaliblility)
Avet SX6/4-MC(construction, function, ease of service fora lever drag, no ARB!)
Shimano tld 15(weight/function ratio, purchase price, line capacity/weight ratio)
Gfish
1)Penn 4/0
2)avet pro exw 4/0
3)Tiburon sst 20
4)shimano tld star 15/30
5)Newell 631-3
What I would like to have:
1. Maxel Transformer FC70H
2. Shimano Talica 8 (Although an Okuma Andros A would be good too)
3. Shimano Talica 12
4. Shimano Talica 25 II (Or a Makaira)
5. Shimano Talica 50 II
What I have instead:
1. Chinese copy of a Maxel Transformer
2. Okuma Metaloid 5Ns
3. Shimano Torium 20
4. Shimano Talica 25 II
5. Penn International II 80S
All nice reels, but I feel like I should buy more Talicas.
Now that the giants have had their say... Here are mine (based on limited experience, and 2nd hand knowledge acquired on this site) ::)
- Penn Squidder 146 - Light surf casting, jetty, shallow bottom fishing
- Penn 10 Mag - Light surf casting, jetty, shallow bottom fishing -
- Penn Mag 970- Heavier surf casting, jigging or chunking form boat
- Penn Jigmaster 99 (various gear ratios) - Jigging and chunking from boat, bridge fishing
- Daiwa SL20SH - Surf casting
I'm with you Joe size wise. It's obvious we don't fish tuna! ;D
-Cortez Squidder.
-Penn 955,965.
-Newell 200 series w/ Tib frames.
-Pro Gear 545.
-Penn Baja Special w/Cortez bridge.
But, being a reel addict, what about my Daiwa 17 line counters, Penn 150's w/ Tib frames, Tani-ized 600H's, Penn 920's, Pro Gear 501c, Daiwa Lexa's, Shimano Bantam's, Penn 100/110 w/Accurate frames, Penn Mag 525's, Accurate 501's, Penn 970,980,990.
Boy, I want my money back, lol.
Daiwa Saltiga 30 or 40
Makaira 30IISEA
Penn 113H & 114H
Shimano Torium 30
Daiwa Saltist
Which one i would grab first depends on what type fishing I am going to do.