Codfish Reel

[Fin Reaper]

Avet MX

[aduma1107]

Torium 16 or the Avet MX

[MohawkJD]

I have older Saltist 40's. They're a little large, but I've needed the line capacity in the GOM for deeper drops and when I lost yards of line to blue sharks. Around here, I'd think the Saltist 30 would be fine. Also, do you really need a lever drag for bottom fishing?

[Fin Reaper]

Hey Mags...check your PM's

[PeteyHD]

I have a Saltist 50LD 2Speed. I can not recommend Daiwa or the Saltist reels enough! I use mine for all deep dropping and also to jig for tuna with no problem. If you are looking for strictly a cod fishing reel I would recommend the Saltist star drag (gold and black models). I also have this reel in size 35 which I also use for all ground and tog fishing but would recommend the 40 size if you are strictly looking for cod. Best bet is to put the reel sizes on the rod to feel for the balance.

Hope that helps.
Pete

[Mags2013]

Thanks guys. I have an Avet MXJ 5.8 that is a great reel, and I'd definitely go Avet again, but I'm hesitant because I've had to replace the bearings 3x in 3 years I've had the reel. I follow all the guidelines about maintenance and cleaning etc but after fishing hard each year, without fail, the Avet starts to sound and feel like a coffee grinder. The gear ratio on the Saltist 40 is on the higher side, 6.1:1 so I'm curious if that is enough power for the all too often doubleheader dogfish...