Daiwa Sealine
 

I have used the "search feature" but get more confused by reading all the posts...

Is this the Daiwa model you guys all swear by?

SL-X40SHA
http://www.jigstop.com/store/showitem.php?Item=2840


Any recommendations of a rod under $100 to pair it with?

Thanks!

Yes, Daiwa Sealines are good for yoyo, and surface iron, I dont like them for live bait.

I like the Daiwa sealine 40 for Surface Iron rods, and sealine 50 for YOYO.

For live bait applications, and the same price, the Shimano TLD 15 (LEVER DRAG) is much better, esp weighted baits. This way, you don't have to mess with a star drag at the moment of truth... (loosen/re-tighten)

chris

Daiwa Sealine 40 works well for me:) However I have yet to hook into anything big with it...except a sea lion...Sport Chalet or Grant Boys has them for around $118.00....I also bought a Kencor Magna series (30-80 lb rating) for $69.00 at Turners Outdoorsman.....seems decent for the price and looks like it will work

I have the 7ft 15-40 rated Penn Power stick

http://www.tackledirect.com/pennpowerstick.html

I have caught #120 T, #30 YFT, #52 WSB, up to #30 yellows, etc. all on this rod, #65 spectra too.

Big 5 sells Sabre rods on sale for cheap, ~$40, but be wary of the cheap guides they use, they will rust out eventually, unless you are really diligent.

chris

I prefer the one with the 4.9:1 gear ratio.

http://www.jigstop.com/store/showitem.php?Item=2838

For me, its fast enough for jigs and has better torque on the bigger fish.

Squidco had them for $100 last time I checked. For yoyo-ing, pick up a cheap ($20-40), short, stiff rod while you're at Squidco. You'll want a better rod if you plan to use surface iron.

Cool! I have an old, short stiff rod that I will use for yoyoing...

but I want to get something longer and lighter for throwing irons...I think I want something more versatile than a jig stick for now.

Thats the reel, but I prefer it with the 4.9:1 gear ratio.
Its the SL-X40HA = 4.9:1 gears
You get a little more leverage on the fish.

SL-X40SHA = 6.1:1 gears.
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I am partial to 7' Ugly Stick Tiger Rods. $59 - $64
They make a 30-60 class rod that I really like. Its got good back bone, and throws iron good too.
This one....
BWC 2202 70 7'0" 1pc. B MH 30-60lb. lure weight 3/4-8oz. Guides 8 + Tip
Fuji Guides, Fuji Graphite reel seat w/stainless cushioned hoods.
Read about them Here ->http://www.shakespeare-fishing.com/index_rods.html


They sell them at Sports Authority, Walmart, Kmart ,Big 5, etc. But I don't think Squidco carries them. Call and ask Joey.

Sealine
 

Since I am now an expert because I have caught one (1) yellowtail, I can report that it was on a Sealine 40 size. It was the older model, but I also have the newer one that you pictured. I paired it up with a Kencor 7'6" Kayak rod rated for 40 lb. line. I got it on sale but it usually goes in the 70 - 80 dollar range I think. It feels like a good rod.

I got the sealine 40 highspeed. This thing seems nice for the money. I was hucking lead in the park by my house pretty darn far....much further than the old Penn reels I was using before.:D
Thanks for all the help!

Its a great reel I own (3) of them. They are my favorite for the kayak.

The 30 class reel spooled with #25 mono can really fling some iron.
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They work best when they are not vigorously washed. :)
If you do wash down your reels use only a light spray of water

I have two Sealines, one with 30lb test and one with 20lb test. Loved the bigger one for fishing in the ocean off SD County and now off the Oregon coast, the smaller model I use for salmon and sturgeon in the Columbia River.
The only thing I don't like is the gold plating wears off from sticking the rigs below deck in my kayak.

If you can wait 2 months until the Fred Hall Show you might get some good deals. About 3 years ago Daiwa made some changes to the Sealine. Most of the tackle shops were blowing out their old models before the new ones came out. There were some excellent deals to be had. I think I bought 5 Sealines at the LB and SD shows.