What brand & size spinning reels are yall using?! - Page 2

oxbeast1210 · 02-03-2012, 07:38 PM

Ima stock up on some and keep them in box in case the next ones arnt good .

FishGolfDrink · 02-03-2012, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by PBTH

their HT100 drags are top notch.

Carbon fiber woven drags are where it's at! I think my shimano tld star reel on my bottom fishing setup actually has the HT100's carbon drag washers from a Penn.

MrPhoShiz · 02-04-2012, 12:32 AM

Shimano CI4 4000 on All star Classic Fast Medium
Penn Sargus 4000 All Star Pro Medium/heavy
Penn Sargus 4000 Abu Garcia Vendetta Fast Medium

PBTH · 02-04-2012, 12:46 AM

Chris V,

NOOOOOOO! Well, I hope the improvements on the Slammers will turn out to be actual improvements. If all Penn does is improve the line lay for braid, I'd be happy.

Bonsaifishrman · 02-04-2012, 05:38 AM

I use original Shimano 4500 and 6500 baitrunners on original Ugly Stix for offshore. I use simple Daiwas on kunnan rods for inshore. I also have one Star graphite with a better Daiwa on it for Redfish.

FLSalomon · 02-04-2012, 09:07 AM

Shimano 2500 and 3000 Saharas on 6'6" or 7' Ugly Stik medium rods, 20lb Powerpro and 20lb fluoro leader. I fish mostly inshore - not the most expensive rigs, but they have served me well. I have an Okuma Epixor EB30 baitrunner reel and it is excellent - smooth, reliable and inexpensive. I usually drag a DOA under a cork behind me and catch a lot of fish this way.

CMoore · 02-04-2012, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Yaker88

I will look into Shimanos for sure....what do yall think about Okuma?....the Cedros line in particular?.

I run a Shimano Stradic 3000 with 20lb braid, on a 7' Shimano Teramar rod. I really like the setup. I have heard good things about the Okuma Cedros also, just don't have any first hand experience.

Yaksquatch · 02-06-2012, 04:43 PM

The nice thing about fishing in general and kayak fishing in particular is that there's no real right or wrong answer. If it works for you, then keep on doing what you're doing.

I've probably invested more into each of my setups than the average kayaker. I used to have about 16 different combos ranging from low to mid grade cost/quality. I've since sold them all to scale down on # but upgrade quality. 2 nice inshore combos: Shimano stradic CI4's on cumara med and med/heavy rods, 3000 with 8lbs braid and 4000 with 20lbs braid. Also 2 nice offshore combos: Avet SX with 30lbs braid and an Avet JX with 50lbs braid both on shimano trevala jigging rods.

I've had a spheros 8000 for a little while but want to upgrade to the new stradic 8000 FJ cause I love the classic "olds white stradic" look. I'd be willing to sell you the spheros for $100, it's almost brand new still got the box.

Good luck!
Alex

02-04-2012, 05:38 AM	#15
Bonsaifishrman Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: private as in privacy Posts: 950	I use original Shimano 4500 and 6500 baitrunners on original Ugly Stix for offshore. I use simple Daiwas on kunnan rods for inshore. I also have one Star graphite with a better Daiwa on it for Redfish. __________________ www.Porchettas.com Malibu XFactor Kayak

02-04-2012, 09:07 AM	#16
FLSalomon Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 493	Shimano 2500 and 3000 Saharas on 6'6" or 7' Ugly Stik medium rods, 20lb Powerpro and 20lb fluoro leader. I fish mostly inshore - not the most expensive rigs, but they have served me well. I have an Okuma Epixor EB30 baitrunner reel and it is excellent - smooth, reliable and inexpensive. I usually drag a DOA under a cork behind me and catch a lot of fish this way. __________________ GCKFA #1 www.gulfcoastkayakfishing.com

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02-03-2012, 07:38 PM	#11
oxbeast1210 Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: milton Posts: 3,543	Ima stock up on some and keep them in box in case the next ones arnt good .

02-04-2012, 12:32 AM	#13
MrPhoShiz Red Solo Kayak Grouper Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pensacola Posts: 602	Shimano CI4 4000 on All star Classic Fast Medium Penn Sargus 4000 All Star Pro Medium/heavy Penn Sargus 4000 Abu Garcia Vendetta Fast Medium

02-04-2012, 12:46 AM	#14
PBTH Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gulf Breeze/Summerland Key Posts: 680	Chris V, NOOOOOOO! Well, I hope the improvements on the Slammers will turn out to be actual improvements. If all Penn does is improve the line lay for braid, I'd be happy.

02-06-2012, 04:43 PM	#18
Yaksquatch Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 1,459	The nice thing about fishing in general and kayak fishing in particular is that there's no real right or wrong answer. If it works for you, then keep on doing what you're doing. I've probably invested more into each of my setups than the average kayaker. I used to have about 16 different combos ranging from low to mid grade cost/quality. I've since sold them all to scale down on # but upgrade quality. 2 nice inshore combos: Shimano stradic CI4's on cumara med and med/heavy rods, 3000 with 8lbs braid and 4000 with 20lbs braid. Also 2 nice offshore combos: Avet SX with 30lbs braid and an Avet JX with 50lbs braid both on shimano trevala jigging rods. I've had a spheros 8000 for a little while but want to upgrade to the new stradic 8000 FJ cause I love the classic "olds white stradic" look. I'd be willing to sell you the spheros for $100, it's almost brand new still got the box. Good luck! Alex

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