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11-23-2012, 08:01 PM
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Good Problem to Have - Advice needed
I will just leave it that I have had a good year, and my annual bonus, the first in more than 10 years, has left me with an amazing, wife approved, problem!
I am looking to make that purchase of a lifetime for a spinning reel. Being how I am, my head is now spinning (pardon the pun) from all the research I have been doing on the subject. I have ended up more confused than when I started...  I have several criteria: Must be bomb proof, Waterproof and able to handle powerful pelagics (sails, tuna - everything except giant BFT, Marlin etc...) but also have the touch to allow me to cast from my kayak with accuracy and distance. I travel extensively for work and carry a rod and reel in my carryon bag at all times. I have used my current Quantum cabo 40 on striper, blues, tarpon (not the monsters), permit, bones, slot and slightly larger reds, fluke, seabass and even some grouper and tog (landing a few 3-5 lbers) this year. I foresee a potential roosterfish, snapper, sailfish trip next year, as I may be forced to entertain clients in Bellize or Costa Rica. I know, but someone needs to do it!! On top of all that I am a sand rat on LBI and need something I need not worry about sand or water ruining a trip. Realizing that nothing can do everything, and budget be da#ned, I am soliciting input from the board. I post infrequently, but have been and ardent member for quite some time (longer than my profile lists as I was blasted off when Jerry re-did the site some years ago). I am a regular if anonymous face on MANY of the Party and Charter boat sponsors here... I am currently looking at (excuse if I get the exact model numbers wrong): Stella 8-10000 Saltiga 5-6500 Van Staal - new VM 150 and VS 150 OK that was a mouthful and a half.... I am not good at short posts.... Please, with response let me know the WHY of your recommendation. This reel will be my go to and be subjected to my crazy fishing lifestyle. I should mention I am NOT one of those guys who babies my gear, nor services my reels religiously.... Let the fun begin.  Thanks in advance guys! 
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#2
11-23-2012, 08:18 PM
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Re: Good Problem to Have - Advice needed
It all depends on your budget. You can go with a couple (even three) of the new Spinfisher V which is well sealed (though not totally). It sounds like you have a lot of varied fishing which would call for a couple of different reels.
On the top end, especially for surf guys, is a Zee Baas.
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11-23-2012, 08:39 PM
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Re: Good Problem to Have - Advice needed
If the budget allowed I'd own a Stella.
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11-23-2012, 08:49 PM
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Re: Good Problem to Have - Advice needed
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My problem is I can find issue with all of the reels I have looked at so far. For the amount of money I am looking to spend I want to make the right decision! Read a lot about the penn torque as well, but it seems to have an issue that needs correcting relating to the bail around 30lb of drag, well short of the 50 it has to offer with the drag mechanism. Again sure they will fix it, but I do not want to be disappointed for that kind of dough!
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11-23-2012, 09:25 PM
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Re: Good Problem to Have - Advice needed
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Thank you. Can you tell me the one thing you love most about them? How do you fish them?
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#7
11-23-2012, 10:40 PM
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Re: Good Problem to Have - Advice needed
Take a look at the Zee Baas unlike the Stella it is fully waterproof. I have had mine for about a year now and I love it. It's very well built and the drag is like butter. It can take the abuse of kayak fishing no problem.
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#8
11-24-2012, 10:41 AM
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Re: Good Problem to Have - Advice needed
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*Go to reel for Roster, BFT and even Strippers *The line roller is carbon (Diamond Carbon I think) so wont get worn out. *Front Drag system as opposed to Rear Drag ( i prefer Front Drag IMO better control over the fish)' *he drag has a double bearing system (like many reels) and has what they call a Dyna-Balance system, the reel always seems balanced, I have fished spinning reels that felt they were twisting. I do not surf fish but from what I heard Van Stall is the way to go for hard core surf fishing. I'm sure you'll be happy when you decide on something.
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