The one above is probably supposed to be a 16.
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/spo/1939275700.html
buy all 3!
The one above is probably supposed to be a 16.
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/spo/1939275700.html
buy all 3!
IMHO ... get yourself a Newell 200 series and an 8ft cork handled rod, run 30# braid and tie on whatever test flouro leader you want for the conditions. Newells' cast a mile, have a very good drag, and really easy to clean and maintain. If you want to step up a notch get a 300 series Newell (narrow) and load it for bear with 40 or 50# braid and the flouro leader to match your needs. For the budget minded, 2 reels, one really good rod ... evertying else fits in a small pack.
Torium18? Is there such a model? I've seen 14, 16, 20, 30 and 50s....18? Prolly a typo.Originally Posted by murrieta angler
That being said I love my Torium20 and can't wait to purchase my next one!
TD
If you look at my next post I kinda said the same thing.
yeah kinda...I'm slow on the draw today I guess!
TD
Last edited by troutdog; 09-06-2010 at 06:52 PM.
Borrow someone's leverdrag and get comfortable with it and see if you like it before you purchase one. I'm starting to slowly lose my affection for my Avets.
For your type of fishing, I recommend a star drag. I prefer the Saltist over the torium, they feel more solid than the torium. Saltists are being blown out to make room for the new model, so you can get it for a pretty good price these days. Saltist vs Torium is like Pepsi vs coke, just comes down to personal preference. My favorite Saltist is the 30H??? (the torque model, not the high speed).
Okay folks, thanks again for the comments.
I finally narrow down my selection to these selection for reels:
1. Avet MXJ or MXL
2. Daiwa Saltist 30H or 40H
Anyone currently own both or have tried em side by side?
The new saltist(black gold) looks quite nice also.
I wonder how good they are?
If the Avet's are in your budget that would be the way I would go.
Probably one of the best Reels available..
I work on Reels and Avet's are as pretty inside as they are outside.
I would upgrade them with Carbontex Greased drags though...
I am a Daiwa guy also, prefer them to Shimano Toriums, but its a personal thing, they are both Excellent Reels.
Those Used Toriums above are a good deal..
Same price range as what I was going to suggest .
Daiwa Sealine X models.. Great Reels for $100..
Do stick with the name brands though.. Shimano, Avet, Daiwa...
Stay away from Okuma, Penn & Newell..
Okuma is low quality materials. (but coming up & competing with the others).
Penn & Newell, are multi piece frames and 50+ yr old designed innards.
IMHO, a PITA to keep them together with so many things to go wrong and weak thin Gears..
I own and use, Penn's, Newells, Shimano & Daiwa.. (wish I could afford Avet's)..
I can cast my Saltist's further then the rest and they're as strong as they get, "Full Metal Jacket" is no joke...
With less maintenance..............
nuplacebo --
The new Saltist (black gold) has an anodized finish instead of paint..
Much stronger finish, lasts way better.
Other wise just about the same, except much sweeter looking.. No reason to change anything else...
I also agree with the Revo 50 & 60.. They are the new killer Reels, Line capacity keeps them at 20# to 25# reels but that will get you a lot of local/short range smaller Tuna, paddy Dorado & Y/T..
Love to have a 60....
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