Size recommendations for Daiwa Sealine and Ugly Stik Tiger - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dmrides · 05-01-2015, 06:19 AM

Sealines are good reels. I like the 20 size for flyline bait, but you would be much better off with a 40 size for iron and dropper loop. The drags on the sealines need to be swapped out for carbon drags as they will start sticking very quickly. Before you buy a sealine, look at the seagates. The seagates are better reels, they are not as tall as the sealines, they come with carbon drags, the gearbox is rotated forward, they don't click when you wind and they are not much more money. Plus they have a 35 size, which is much better if filling with braid. For what you are looking for, the seagate 35 would be my recommendation.

I can not offer you any advice on the ugly stick as I have never had or used one. I hear they are a great value. I would get a rod that has a sweet spot at 30#.

05-01-2015, 06:19 AM	#2
dmrides Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Point Loma Posts: 584	Sealines are good reels. I like the 20 size for flyline bait, but you would be much better off with a 40 size for iron and dropper loop. The drags on the sealines need to be swapped out for carbon drags as they will start sticking very quickly. Before you buy a sealine, look at the seagates. The seagates are better reels, they are not as tall as the sealines, they come with carbon drags, the gearbox is rotated forward, they don't click when you wind and they are not much more money. Plus they have a 35 size, which is much better if filling with braid. For what you are looking for, the seagate 35 would be my recommendation. I can not offer you any advice on the ugly stick as I have never had or used one. I hear they are a great value. I would get a rod that has a sweet spot at 30#.