Fishing Reel Dilemma

[Smthtnnr]

In my experience, the Sealine is crap. The Torium drag is pretty sticky, the Saltist's drag is significantly better. I have one on my jig stick and love it. That being said, I love my Avet that I have. I would say an SX is a bit small, however the Avets are awesome, as smooth as drag gets. I would recommend an LX if you want to flyline.

[Yak Loins]

I too was a spin caster for the last 20 years. Until this year.
I picked up a used but supa dupa shiny Sealine 20 and Sealine 40. Love them both so far. Pair them up with the correct size and weight rod. Good Luck.

[kauaiboy04]

i've been a spinner guy myself all my life (which is considerably shorter than yours, hehe), but i've also aqcuired some baitcasters as well. daiwa sealines a saltist levelwind, and a couple curados. absolutely love them! highly recommend these reels.

[tomahawk]

I'd go Diawa SL20H or SL30H or Penn 525. All can be had cheap and will cast reasonably well, if hate it you won't be out $300. Another thought might be to go with something with a levelwind, since a lot of guys getting used to a conventional have trouble remembering to guide the line back on. First tip for casting, the release point is way different than a spinner. Start by moving the rod in a big arc and playing with the release point. Tossing th bait straight up in the air is way better than straight down.

[Raskal311]

Originally Posted by tomahawk

I'd go Diawa SL20H or SL30H or Penn 525. All can be had cheap and will cast reasonably well, if hate it you won't be out $300. Another thought might be to go with something with a levelwind, since a lot of guys getting used to a conventional have trouble remembering to guide the line back on. First tip for casting, the release point is way different than a spinner. Start by moving the rod in a big arc and playing with the release point. Tossing th bait straight up in the air is way better than straight down.

Yup hooked my first YT a few months back and got so excited I forgot to guild the line and loaded to one side messing up the drag. As soon as I realized what happen the line snapped.

[Gerry]

Daiwa saltist is superior to the toriuim. Get a Daiwa saltist 20 or 30.

[Raskal311]

Originally Posted by Gerry

Daiwa saltist is superior to the toriuim. Get a Daiwa saltist 20 or 30.

I have both I do like the Saltist better, it's easier to maintain. But it did cost me $40-50 more then the torium.