Reel Recommendations? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Amish Ed · 08-10-2012, 09:49 PM

Why go that big for fishing in the bay? I'd look at the Shimano Cardiff in 300 or 400 size. I use a 300 with 40# Power Pro and a 17# top shot. Plenty of line with that setup and not too big a reel either.

October · 08-10-2012, 09:55 PM

I just sold a calcutta 200GTB for 140 bucks in Mint condition. That would be a perfect bay reel too.

Silentskorn · 08-10-2012, 10:33 PM

I'm thinking a slightly bigger reel would give me more flexibility in what/where I wanted to fish in the future. Am I wrong in thinking this way?

roadx · 08-11-2012, 06:38 AM

all the reels suggested are good suggestions

i would go with 65 spectra no matter which reel you select and use a leader sized to what your targeting.

the charter special is not as big as what it looks in the picture and would make a good match with the ugly stik but is over kill for the bay, great for the other applications

Silentskorn · 08-11-2012, 01:50 PM

I ended up getting the Charter Special. Size wise it's about exactly what I wanted. I greatly appreciate everyone's input. I think I'll be on this forum for a long time. The people are awesome and there is so much information that will help me in the future.

October · 08-11-2012, 01:57 PM

I have been a forum guru of all types for the last 12 years and this, by far, is the nicest and most helpful.

Silentskorn · 08-11-2012, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by October

I have been a forum guru of all types for the last 12 years and this, by far, is the nicest and most helpful.

I am not usually a forum person. There are just too many negative people on some. I actually live in Sacramento and take a week every year to go to Bodega Bay, CA. I know this forum is more geared toward those in SoCal but as I was reading I just absolutely thought this one was the best. There's so many people willing to help others.

DanaPT · 08-11-2012, 02:51 PM

I have a 401a (Lefty) I wouldn't mind parting with. I'll post it in the FS section next.

08-10-2012, 09:49 PM	#1
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Why go that big for fishing in the bay? I'd look at the Shimano Cardiff in 300 or 400 size. I use a 300 with 40# Power Pro and a 17# top shot. Plenty of line with that setup and not too big a reel either. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

08-10-2012, 09:55 PM	#2
October Fish Whisperer Join Date: May 2012 Location: Menifee Posts: 154	I just sold a calcutta 200GTB for 140 bucks in Mint condition. That would be a perfect bay reel too. __________________

08-11-2012, 06:38 AM	#4
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	all the reels suggested are good suggestions i would go with 65 spectra no matter which reel you select and use a leader sized to what your targeting. the charter special is not as big as what it looks in the picture and would make a good match with the ugly stik but is over kill for the bay, great for the other applications __________________

08-11-2012, 01:57 PM	#6
October Fish Whisperer Join Date: May 2012 Location: Menifee Posts: 154	I have been a forum guru of all types for the last 12 years and this, by far, is the nicest and most helpful. __________________

08-10-2012, 10:33 PM	#3
Silentskorn Junior Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sacramento Posts: 7	I'm thinking a slightly bigger reel would give me more flexibility in what/where I wanted to fish in the future. Am I wrong in thinking this way?

08-11-2012, 01:50 PM	#5
Silentskorn Junior Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sacramento Posts: 7	I ended up getting the Charter Special. Size wise it's about exactly what I wanted. I greatly appreciate everyone's input. I think I'll be on this forum for a long time. The people are awesome and there is so much information that will help me in the future.