Recommendation for deep water high speed reel
 

Looking to purchase a high speed reel for future tile trips and offshore bottom fishing. I'd like to spend in the range of $200-$250. Any thoughts or preferences on makes and models??????

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I would go with a 2 Speed so you have the flexibility if you get into a big fish.

I have a Daiwa Saltist LD 30 2 speed and it is good for me for everything I do except tiles. You might go up 1 size and try the LD40. They run in the mid- $300 range.

Good luck.

Saltist LD combines a compact, lever drag design with the free-spool ability to easily toss live baits and hardware. CRBB (Corrosion Resistant Ball Bearings) Shielded design keeps debris out, casts up to 12 times longer than ordinary stainless ball bearings. Fast Push Button Shift From high power to high speed with a touch of the finger. Preset Lever Drag Lets you fine tune your strike tension. Kick the lever past the stop and an aggressive cam takes you quickly to drag max for near-boat fish control. Lever Drag 2 Speed Reel. Medium, 6 CRBB, 6.3:1 Hi Gear Ratio 3.1:1 Low Gear Ratio. Line Capacity: 25/400, 30/270, 40/240 BRAID: 40/660, 50/490

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I was advised by the Tile gurus on here to go with a power retrieve, not speed. A 6:1 ratio reel will get you speed, but not the cranking power of say a 4:1 ratio. Bringing up a couple pounds of lead and a tile or two will wear you out with a high speed reel. Fin-Nor OFC30L is a reasonably priced alternative. about $200-$220.

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I agree with the1jonc.
There are definate advantage to 2 speed reels when deep water fishing such as tilefishing.
When you're trying to check bait from 6-700 ft deep, high gear definately helps. Then when you hook up a nice tile, low gear definately helps as well.
I used saltist 40LD 2spd and worked fine for me, but I've also seen some with 4:1 single gear such as Jigging Master PE6 or so. With longer arms, they have a lot of cranking power and worked fine. But they are quite pricey though.
As long as the reel can hold 500yd of 50-65lb braid and can crank all day without tiring you out, it'll work.
Good luck..

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In that price range I would suggest a Penn Baja special. It has plenty of capacity and good cranking power. I would make one modification from stock, move the handle are out to the longer position and also replace the handle knob with a t-bar handle. Google Alan Tani, he has the replacement handles available. I would suggest the 4/0 size handle for the Penn Baja Special unless you have very large hands

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I was thinking the same set up . It is also a good 50 lb Tuna or Cod reel .

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You know what I say !!

http://technotreninfo.com/fishing.htm

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Damn Andy...

I can't concentrate with those AVATARS of yours....

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That's a pretty good reel(Penn Baja special) for the money...Stainless 4.3 :1 gears, nice frame.

Good recommendation for the money!!

Leif

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The Penn is a good reel for the money..

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Go and talk to Dave at the Reel Seat. Not only does he sell the right products, he fishes with them. If it's tilefish you're after, Dave is the man. Ask him about the Shimano Torium Reels.

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Second that...trying to read his posts is like having ADD...well maybe just DD :D

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Does anyone know how the avet 2 speed reels would handle the work load. Looking for a reel for cod / tilefish. Should mention that I am locked into Avet, received one for x mas and am looking to exchange the sx 5.3 for a larger 2 speed.

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I got a Sx, Mx, and a 2 speed Mx..

Love em to death! The 2 speed MX is a great reel.. Crank them fish in like nothing.. Cod have no chance:D

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I have an MX, SX and a 2 speed HX.

The HX I have used for tuna to pollack. I beat the hell out of them all and they work great.

Heading up to Mass next week for pollack. We're supposed to be fishing 400'-600' depths.

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Pick up this week's The Fisherman magazine, there is an article on this very topic! Unfortunately every reel mentioned is over the $400 mark, lol. But still a good read...

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Look at the new accurate furry 4 to 1 gear ratio is a must. A little more money but a good buy

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Never been deeper than 200-250 but my Diawa Saltist has been serving me well for the past 5+ years.
6.4:1 ratio and the level wind feature makes things easier in the cold temps never having to hand stack the line.
Off shore deep wreck all day with no complaints.

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I have an Avet HXW raptor, the reel is not cheap, but I used it in 700' of water and the 2 speed is a must at the end of the day after soo many drops and reel ups my hands and arms were mush! If you can afford a good reel it's worth it as you can use it for tuna also! I have no regrets and the reel holds over 800 yards of 65# braid with a top shot!

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saltist ld 50 2 speed is in your price range and will go fine with the Tile fish IMO

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how about a toruim 20 for offshore seabass any input

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Wouldn't be my first choice, but it will serve you well.

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I second that...

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why is that high speed or low or the make ????

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Little high speed in the retrieve. I prefer something slightly lower with more torque.

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i also have a advet jx 4to1 old school

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I would bring both and see which you like better.

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thanks

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For a budget, I have been told the fin nor offshore conventional is the way to go. For a little over two hundred bucks they hold enough line, have the cranking power but not overly slow retrieve