Post by: blackhorn on February 06, 2012, 04:44:50 PM
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Post by: sirmissalot on February 07, 2012, 08:29:42 AM
My next recommendation would be an Avet SX, last year I almost switched all my setups to Avets but I just couldn't pull the trigger on it after feeling the Tekota in my hand again. The Avet SX is a great all around reel but is a lever drag and no level wind, which is exactly what we look for in tuna gear, this reel puts the hurt on everything as well, and is pretty much bullet proof along with made in america and a great company to stand behind it. Check out thelongfin.com if you want to take a look at Avets
Post by: Dhoey07 on February 07, 2012, 08:36:02 AM
Post by: hillbillyhunting on February 07, 2012, 09:07:43 AM
Penn 320gt, for 80 bucks you will have a real that is more than you will ever need
I am also a fan of Penn for trolling. You can even find old ones at garage sales that work great. Bulletproof and very functional.
Post by: fishinmike on February 07, 2012, 09:23:57 AM
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Post by: jeepster on February 09, 2012, 06:02:27 PM
penn reels are made to last and are bulletproof
my mooching rods are shimano convergenes (10 1/2 footer) with an abu garcia 6500s... but diawa m-one plus, and shimano moocher gt are fun reels too
Post by: FC on February 09, 2012, 07:10:15 PM
Penn 320gt, for 80 bucks you will have a real that is more than you will ever need
Interesting, I know that Cap Silver and I both had 320GT2's that puked on us in short order, both of us lost the spool tensioning button after it repeatedly came loose and fell off. I fried the drag in mine in a single bottomfishing trip out of Westport!
Post by: klickman on February 09, 2012, 07:34:31 PM
KLICKMAN
Post by: Bone_Collector on February 09, 2012, 07:58:26 PM
B_C
Post by: fishngamereaper on February 09, 2012, 08:15:23 PM
Post by: FC on February 09, 2012, 08:30:18 PM
Avets rock, but a little more pricey.
How well do they hold up? I've only handled one and was turned off by the lack of a levelwind and the lever drag. I am starting to consider one though, it felt good and looked to be really well made.
Post by: sirmissalot on February 10, 2012, 09:46:27 AM
Post by: fishngamereaper on February 10, 2012, 12:35:06 PM
And made in America....Great custom service.
Post by: Alchase on February 10, 2012, 12:44:44 PM
I also have 4 of my Dad's old pens without the level wind, and they have a little piece of leather so you can thumb press down on the spool for the drag control, LOL.
These also work perfect, but the last time I tried to bring a salmon in on one (1970) my thumb slipped of the leather piece and I got a burn blister when the 25 lb king took a run.
Post by: Knocker of rocks on February 11, 2012, 07:46:24 AM
i use penn 209s for boat reels... 2 of them are at least 50 years old... ive of course replaced the drag system, but, they have never let me down. i use penn longbeach 60s for jigging/bottom fishing. i have something like 14 penn reels, i love em
penn reels are made to last and are bulletproof
I have 6 Penn 209s, two are from the 70s, the other four I bought 6 years ago. I have never had a problem with any of them.
I also have 4 of my Dad's old pens without the level wind, and they have a little piece of leather so you can thumb press down on the spool for the drag control, LOL.
These also work perfect, but the last time I tried to bring a salmon in on one (1970) my thumb slipped of the leather piece and I got a burn blister when the 25 lb king took a run.
You guys might enjoy these sights:
http://www.alantani.com/
http://orcaonline.org/reel-talk/
Post by: C-Money on February 11, 2012, 08:16:30 AM