Saltist level wind
 

I am looking for a new reel that I can use for offshore cod. I do prefer using braid. What is the advantages of level wind over non level wind & visa versa.
I am looking for a high speed light weight reel. I have only looked @ the Saltist 20 & 30 so far.

Any and all suggestions will be greatly appreciated

Re: Saltist level wind
 

I would stay away from levelwinds for bottom fishing personally. They are just one more thing to break or not work when you have a big fish on. Just lay down the line with your fingers if it gets really bad and you will be A-OK.

Re: Saltist level wind
 

Saltist levelwinds are not your normal levelwind reel. Having used them since they came out for all aspects of bottom fishing they have been a reel find for me.
I can work a std reel w/o issues, have done it for ever, but you know it's really nice not having to move or line the reel whrn retriving. The two I have work as good as the four w/o this feature. Now on that's all I'm buying,it's a reel time saver and keeps your speed up to par and does a nice job, holding up just fine so far!

Re: Saltist level wind
 

Level winds are heavier and they have more moving parts and more places for salt water to get inside the reel. The new saltist BG series are nice.

Re: Saltist level wind
 

+1

Just picked a 20 up for my pops and for the price it's a nice little reel, think the 30H would suit you just fine. These things are winches. Another option is to find a Tall (Saltist 30TH) which generally has a narrower/taller case, and less time spent guiding the line evenly about the spool.

If you got the $ the new Saltiga's are the cat's meow!

Re: Saltist level wind
 

I realize their are minor weight differances in these levelwind models ,however in most cases it's barely a couple of ounces.
Like I stated earlier I have only a couple of seasons on these Saltist levelwinds , however I own 8 - 300 Millionaires which I have fished hard for over ten seasons. Taken Stripers to 35#, many big fluke, Albies & Bonito w/o issues. Ordinary maintenence the reels preform as well today as they did when I bought them. Their my go to inshore reels ,cast like a dream and have held up remarkably well for being fished hard. The new Luna models have replaced these models & there supposed to be better. Don't own one yet since my present selection is fine.

Re: Saltist level wind
 

Have been using ther saltist levelwind 30 on our boat rods the last 2 seasons, super all around reel and worked flawlessly in many different peoples hands


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Re: Saltist level wind
 

Thank's everyone for the input.

I just picked up a Saltist LW 30 and laoded it w/ PP, Fish Beware:)