Discussion of the BEST REELS

saltwaterbucks · 01-15-2006, 08:37 PM

Okay. I would like to see a discussion on offshore reels. Tell me about the pros and cons of the top reels: Penn, Shimano, Tiagras, Avet, etc.

Also looking for input on what reels might be the best match for which fish.

This should be GOOD !!

tolmaz · 01-15-2006, 08:42 PM

oh why did you do that

This is going to be a Looooong thread. Ill start all Penn on my boat

B.C. · 01-15-2006, 09:47 PM

Always had penn, never had a problem.

Off The Hook · 01-15-2006, 10:00 PM

I have all shimano & 3 avets & 1 penn....I did own a pen 70vsw wich was an awesome reel....n

tuna./ mahi./wahoo 2 tiagras lrs 2 graphite 50 lrs 2 avet 50 wides 1 tiagra 30 wide 1 penn graphite 30 1 avet 4./0 & planer rod with 50 tiagra lrs

blue marlin...`1 tiagra 80 wide 3tiagra 50 wides

white marlin...4 tld 25s 2 tld 20 1 avet 4/0

dawgie style · 01-15-2006, 10:19 PM

one thing you can say regarding Penn and that is if you need a part you can get it. From what I have heard even some of their oldest gear, you can still get parts for. Reels are big investments and it is nice to know you don't have to trash one because you have a failed part and can not get a replacement.

Then again I have all Shimano Tiagra 50's and one Tiagra 80 for the planer.

Reelhope · 01-15-2006, 10:24 PM

All PENN!!
Take care of the PENN's and they, will take care of you!

flatbottom · 01-15-2006, 10:49 PM

i fish the OC.waters inside the 25 line so my TLD25 x 2 braid mono top shots and TLD20 x 2 braid mono top shots. Yep those 4 should do me fine for now. Easy to keep clean, breakdown, and 8# drags at strike warmed up with free spool. I hope I need to replace the drags soon "cuz" that means steaks on the grill.............i'm BRINGING DINER HOME DEAR

TMSAISTI

Overboard · 01-16-2006, 02:51 AM

Saltwaterbucks good topic for discussion.

For the weekend guy on a budget, the Shimano TLD is the way to go
very affordable, light weight, simple drag system, extremely user friendly "even I figured it out", and super durable.

I have a couple TLD's and have had nothing but outstanding performance from them. Here's a story for the books. I always stage my reels in the garage, then transfer them to the bed of my truck morning of.

One morning I was running a little behind schedule, somehow one rod was left leaning on the back of the truck... yep you guessed it ran right over it.

When the rod first came into view by the headlights, I could see the tire path going right over the reel, but was too dark to see which one it was, my heart sank thinking it was a crushed Tiagra, which isn't very friendly to ones wallet I mind you.

As I approached the reel and realized it was a TLD 25, I felt a little better

yeah right.... but was still upset at myself for doing such a stupid thing. I picked the rod up and held it to the light, a few scratches and that was it. Luckily enough I had company that night and parked in the grass the reel was pressed into the ground. OK I'm lying I never have company, I always park in the grass just to P!$$ off my neighbor anyhow. I was in disbelief that I was able to put the rod and reel in the truck and head on down the road. Of course I didn't mention that incident to Baywolf that day.

Moral of the story: don't leave fishing equipment leaning on back of truck!

Oh yeah did I mention the tld is super durable!!!!

Jake

eppefour · 01-16-2006, 07:17 AM

I bough my internional from Penn in 1986. They are still going strong. I get them serviced every year and have no problems. I could use a couple of 2 speeds though

KINGINDBAG · 01-16-2006, 07:23 AM

Charter fishing we have peen 30s that we use along with LRS 2speed 50s.....Big game fishing we brake out the gold 2speed peen 80s and 130 2speed.......For the king fishing tournaments the only reels I use are peen 12 lts on 7ft keylargo rods

01-15-2006, 08:42 PM	#2
tolmaz Cuttin chunks! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Queenstown, Maryland Posts: 1,967	Ok...Here we go again oh why did you do that This is going to be a Looooong thread. Ill start all Penn on my boat __________________ www.cnksaltwatertackle.com GET YOUR SPRING STRIPER GEAR NOW...WE GOT IT ALL

01-15-2006, 10:19 PM	#5
dawgie style Just bought a 65' hat! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 78 Occupation: IT	Penns one thing you can say regarding Penn and that is if you need a part you can get it. From what I have heard even some of their oldest gear, you can still get parts for. Reels are big investments and it is nice to know you don't have to trash one because you have a failed part and can not get a replacement. Then again I have all Shimano Tiagra 50's and one Tiagra 80 for the planer.

01-15-2006, 10:49 PM	#7
flatbottom Fish the Edge Team Sportfishermen.com Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bear, DE Posts: 8,260 Boat: 232 center console Home Port: Indian River, De Best Catch: off the shot gun Occupation: jackleg	have at it i fish the OC.waters inside the 25 line so my TLD25 x 2 braid mono top shots and TLD20 x 2 braid mono top shots. Yep those 4 should do me fine for now. Easy to keep clean, breakdown, and 8# drags at strike warmed up with free spool. I hope I need to replace the drags soon "cuz" that means steaks on the grill.............i'm BRINGING DINER HOME DEAR TMSAISTI

01-16-2006, 07:17 AM	#9
eppefour Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,060 Boat: 26 Wahoo Home Port: Ocean City Occupation: pharmacist Blog Entries: 9	I bough my internional from Penn in 1986. They are still going strong. I get them serviced every year and have no problems. I could use a couple of 2 speeds though __________________ ADVERTISE now on SportFishermen.com - BANNER ADS

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01-15-2006, 09:47 PM	#3
B.C. Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 476 Home Port: Ocean City NJ	Always had penn, never had a problem.

01-15-2006, 10:00 PM	#4
Off The Hook I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: VA beach VA Posts: 1,106 Occupation: Self employed...	I have all shimano & 3 avets & 1 penn....I did own a pen 70vsw wich was an awesome reel....n tuna./ mahi./wahoo 2 tiagras lrs 2 graphite 50 lrs 2 avet 50 wides 1 tiagra 30 wide 1 penn graphite 30 1 avet 4./0 & planer rod with 50 tiagra lrs blue marlin...`1 tiagra 80 wide 3tiagra 50 wides white marlin...4 tld 25s 2 tld 20 1 avet 4/0

01-15-2006, 10:24 PM	#6
Reelhope Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: PA and OCMD Posts: 591 Occupation: Cardiac Perfusionist and Sales Rep for MP Lures and Catch Mo' Fish	All PENN!! Take care of the PENN's and they, will take care of you!

01-16-2006, 02:51 AM	#8
Overboard Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Havelock, NC Posts: 498 Best Catch: IT WAS A Occupation: United States Marine Corps	Saltwaterbucks good topic for discussion. For the weekend guy on a budget, the Shimano TLD is the way to go very affordable, light weight, simple drag system, extremely user friendly "even I figured it out", and super durable. I have a couple TLD's and have had nothing but outstanding performance from them. Here's a story for the books. I always stage my reels in the garage, then transfer them to the bed of my truck morning of. One morning I was running a little behind schedule, somehow one rod was left leaning on the back of the truck... yep you guessed it ran right over it. When the rod first came into view by the headlights, I could see the tire path going right over the reel, but was too dark to see which one it was, my heart sank thinking it was a crushed Tiagra, which isn't very friendly to ones wallet I mind you. As I approached the reel and realized it was a TLD 25, I felt a little better yeah right.... but was still upset at myself for doing such a stupid thing. I picked the rod up and held it to the light, a few scratches and that was it. Luckily enough I had company that night and parked in the grass the reel was pressed into the ground. OK I'm lying I never have company, I always park in the grass just to P!$$ off my neighbor anyhow. I was in disbelief that I was able to put the rod and reel in the truck and head on down the road. Of course I didn't mention that incident to Baywolf that day. Moral of the story: don't leave fishing equipment leaning on back of truck! Oh yeah did I mention the tld is super durable!!!! Jake

01-16-2006, 07:23 AM	#10
KINGINDBAG Bite me Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: newport nc Posts: 222 Occupation: MATE/CAPT. DADDY	Charter fishing we have peen 30s that we use along with LRS 2speed 50s.....Big game fishing we brake out the gold 2speed peen 80s and 130 2speed.......For the king fishing tournaments the only reels I use are peen 12 lts on 7ft keylargo rods