Best casting conventional reel for 100lb test braid

richardkania · 07-09-2009, 09:44 AM

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>I am asking this question because I am trying to switch from a spinning reel to conventional reel to get better control of larger fish from shore. This is my application, I?m looking for a conventional bait casting reel for 100lb test braided line for a 12ft surf rod. I know this is a heavy application, but I have run into some big sharks from shore and my 450yd of 50lb Spectra braid on a Penn 950ss wasn?t even close to holding them.
I am looking for a reel that will hold 500yds of 100lb test braid, but more importantly, the reel has to be good for casting distance with a sufficient amount weight. I will look at anyone?s recommendations that are tried, true and valid. This is important to me, from a dedicated fisherman.

Nat-Light · 07-09-2009, 12:13 PM

Who makes a 12' surf rod rated for 100lb line?

Tuna Man · 07-09-2009, 04:31 PM

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Nat-Light (7/9/2009)Who makes a 12' surf rod rated for 100lb line?

You can get one rated for 80# but 100#? :banghead:banghead

Jhoe · 07-09-2009, 04:34 PM

I suggest getting a shorter, more stable rod. i can't imagine a 100 pound draw on a 12 foot rod. that would beat me to death.

saltfisher1 · 07-09-2009, 04:41 PM

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Jhoe (7/9/2009)I suggest getting a shorter, more stable rod. i can't imagine a 100 pound draw on a 12 foot rod. that would beat me to death.

If the line ever broke with that much pull going on it would crack your skull.

Splittine · 07-09-2009, 05:42 PM

Igot apower pole and a boat winch, Ill sell you the combo for $125.

:letsdrink

lobsterman · 07-09-2009, 06:58 PM

Penn Torque 300.

fisheye48 · 07-09-2009, 07:26 PM

you could always downgrade on line strength and get more capasity

Sharker · 07-09-2009, 08:25 PM

My shark casting combo is a Diawa Sealine-X 50SHA paired with a 12' ocean master. 300yrds of 50lb PP then 300 yrds of 30lb suffix and 30 feet of 80 for a shock leader. I can cast 4oz spider and half a ladyfish close to 100yrds. I've taken fat Sandbar's to 7'8" and a nurse at 9' without ever getting down to the braid. I have compete confidence it will handle larger sharks and smokes the normal 5' to 7' bulls and blacktips. I've had the combo 4 years now and with very little maintanence still works just as good as the day I got it. I have a 30 and 20 also, I LOVE the reels, oversize drag, super smooth long casts with a high gear ratio. Its a $250 combo I'm sure you will be pleased with.

If that's not heavy enough for you look into some senators on shorter rods and deploying with a kayak, unless you have super human thumb strength you just won't get any distance.

saltfisher1 · 07-09-2009, 08:52 PM

How would a Fin Nor ofs95 on a 8 ft Crowder 20-50 spin troll match up?

07-09-2009, 09:44 AM	#1
richardkania Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1	Best casting conventional reel for 100lb test braid <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold" lang=EN-GB><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none">Best casting conventional reel for 100lb test braid<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o></o><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB" lang=EN-GB>I am asking this question because I am trying to switch from a spinning reel to conventional reel to get better control of larger fish from shore. This is my application, I?m looking for a conventional bait casting reel for 100lb test braided line for a 12ft surf rod. I know this is a heavy application, but I have run into some big sharks from shore and my 450yd of 50lb Spectra braid on a Penn 950ss wasn?t even close to holding them. I am looking for a reel that will hold 500yds of 100lb test braid, but more importantly, the reel has to be good for casting distance with a sufficient amount weight. I will look at anyone?s recommendations that are tried, true and valid. This is important to me, from a dedicated fisherman.

07-09-2009, 12:13 PM	#2
Nat-Light Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 170	RE: Best casting conventional reel for 100lb test braid Who makes a 12' surf rod rated for 100lb line?

07-09-2009, 04:34 PM	#4
Jhoe Senior Member Snapper Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 503	RE: Best casting conventional reel for 100lb test braid I suggest getting a shorter, more stable rod. i can't imagine a 100 pound draw on a 12 foot rod. that would beat me to death.

07-09-2009, 05:42 PM	#6
Splittine Roll Tide Roll Moderator Grand Slam Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In A Tree Looking Down Posts: 8,227	RE: Best casting conventional reel for 100lb test braid Igot apower pole and a boat winch, Ill sell you the combo for $125. :letsdrink

07-09-2009, 06:58 PM	#7
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07-09-2009, 07:26 PM	#8
fisheye48 Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 3,098	RE: Best casting conventional reel for 100lb test braid you could always downgrade on line strength and get more capasity

07-09-2009, 08:25 PM	#9
Sharker Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 82	RE: Best casting conventional reel for 100lb test braid My shark casting combo is a Diawa Sealine-X 50SHA paired with a 12' ocean master. 300yrds of 50lb PP then 300 yrds of 30lb suffix and 30 feet of 80 for a shock leader. I can cast 4oz spider and half a ladyfish close to 100yrds. I've taken fat Sandbar's to 7'8" and a nurse at 9' without ever getting down to the braid. I have compete confidence it will handle larger sharks and smokes the normal 5' to 7' bulls and blacktips. I've had the combo 4 years now and with very little maintanence still works just as good as the day I got it. I have a 30 and 20 also, I LOVE the reels, oversize drag, super smooth long casts with a high gear ratio. Its a $250 combo I'm sure you will be pleased with. If that's not heavy enough for you look into some senators on shorter rods and deploying with a kayak, unless you have super human thumb strength you just won't get any distance.

07-09-2009, 08:52 PM	#10
saltfisher1 Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,037	RE: Best casting conventional reel for 100lb test braid How would a Fin Nor ofs95 on a 8 ft Crowder 20-50 spin troll match up?

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