I'm looking for small conventional reel that will serve as multi-purpose. The diawa saltist 30 caught my eye due to drag strength and small size. At full drag the reel puts out 22 lbs. The only thing stopping is I'm a penn guy. Is there a modified penn that would fit the bill. The saltist 30 is about the size of Peerless 9.
Penn Fathom!
Penn torque
If we are talking modified Penns, then my vote is the jigmaster. 3 different sizes and once modified definitely hard to beat. My FAVORITE reel! If looking more modern then definitely the fathom.
Although I love my Jigmasters and Surfmasters and use them most of the time I'd suggest either a Penn Fathom FTH15 or a FTH25N.
The FTH25N is a beauty! I'm getting the 2 speed version soon.
I have both, the star drag one has been converted to 4.9:1.
You may want to look at the Canyon reel line that Hot Rod sells The 15 is compact and strong and a beautiful reel. I just purchased one for the rod I'm building for my wife. I am really impressed with this reel. Dynamite comes in a small package!! ;D
The international 12 is a beauty.
How about the release reels. They look bullet proof!
Hey Sharkman --
Being a Penn guy also, I understand -- but consider this:
Shimano Triton TLD-5
Small, tough as they come, parts still available, simple and bullet-proof.
Cannot figure out why Shimano discontinued this little reel?
Same basic components as the larger TLDs -- just smaller package -- just as tough as the rest of the TLD family.
I have caught more Salmon and other large fish on these little reels -- then anything else -- usually out of Moss, Santa Cruz, Monterey, or Morro Bay.
These tough little reels are sleepers.
Best,
Fred
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I would like to get my hands on one of the Bigger Triton's. Mainly the 50 wide.
Those old TLD-5's were great. Nice linear drag. They were popular with those looking for a light line record.
Here are two pictures of the Canyon HS 15.
That Canyon is a Sweet Reel
Just picked up about 6 Fin Nor Marquesa reels - very nice for teh price
i would look at Avets or Accurate Reels as well
Daron I have a like new, used 6 times, Penn Torque 25N. I just installed the 4:8.1 gears from Penn. The reel has one scratch and one tiny dent on the left side.
PM me and maybe we discuss a price if needed. It will come with both gear sets and I can fill it with braid to suit.
Keith
The Torque 25N is one sweet reel. The fathom 25N is nice also, but the Torque is a little tougher
Quote from: day0ne on December 22, 2014, 06:11:22 AM
The Torque 25N is one sweet reel. The fathom 25N is nice also, but the Torque is a little tougher
Agreed but the price point difference between the 2 reels is HUGE. For the price the fathom Is a work horse of a reel
Thanks everyone for the inputs. I purchased the Fathom 25.
Quote from: sharkman on December 22, 2014, 10:25:41 AM
Thanks everyone for the inputs. I purchased the Fathom 25.
Very nice reel,should last a long time. Good fishing----<@>{{{{><
Quote from: fIsHsTiiCkS on December 22, 2014, 06:55:59 AM
Quote from: day0ne on December 22, 2014, 06:11:22 AM
The Torque 25N is one sweet reel. The fathom 25N is nice also, but the Torque is a little tougher
Agreed but the price point difference between the 2 reels is HUGE. For the price the fathom Is a work horse of a reel
I know. That's why I bought the Fathom 25N.