Reel recommdations

[UglyStick]

Check out the Maxel Hybrid too...

[fin_s_guy]

Originally Posted by UglyStick

Check out the Maxel Hybrid too...

I like the size and drag of the Maxel, but the offset stock handle takes some getting used to. My biggest complaint is the spring that holds the thumb bar down. Way too weak! With a 6oz jig and casting up current, the reel partially engages and makes a god awful grind over the pawl.

Couple other choices I'd consider would be the Abu winch or Revo series. Balance them on the rod and you'll figure out what feels best.

[bunker dunker]

I use the penn squal 15. I know penn took alittle studer step when the company changed hands and I to went to diawa{penn fan all my life} but this reel has brought my faith back.its tough as nails and is a great inshore reel.
caught fluke,sea bass,porgys,tog,blues and stripers with no problems what so ever.for the money is I feel it can't be beat.

[MrAC1980]

Like others have mentioned, Daiwa Lexa 300H or Abu NaCL 50 (no longer made) is all you need. I've used the same Lexa 300H power handled fluking up in MA with 20oz and ling/seabassing in 230ft... Some other options... Quantum Energy PT is killer... and the ole stand by is the Abu Ambassadeur 5500c3.

[PeteyHD]

Daiwa Lexa 100% and you will never regret it. Plus you can use it to catch so much more than just fluke! 300H is an animal and I swear by Daiwa!

[SaltLife1980]

Accurate! Got the Boss Valiant 300 and its a beast!

[David Leo]

Thanks for the input ,Expecially since I just joined, I'm supposed to pick the rod up this week then I'll make a decision

[italianfisherman]

Originally Posted by bunker dunker

I use the penn squal 15. I know penn took alittle studer step when the company changed hands and I to went to diawa{penn fan all my life} but this reel has brought my faith back.its tough as nails and is a great inshore reel.
caught fluke,sea bass,porgys,tog,blues and stripers with no problems what so ever.for the money is I feel it can't be beat.

I second that.

[hammer4reel]

Originally Posted by bunker dunker

I use the penn squal 15. I know penn took alittle studer step when the company changed hands and I to went to diawa{penn fan all my life} but this reel has brought my faith back.its tough as nails and is a great inshore reel.
caught fluke,sea bass,porgys,tog,blues and stripers with no problems what so ever.for the money is I feel it can't be beat.

Penn has hit the ground running, and has a great line up of new reels.

The new Penn slammer 3 just won best of show at Icast.
Mid price spinning reel with crazy drag..
The fathom line up is super tough.

best part is a big selection of reels in all the price points.

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now if we could only get Penn to make a low profile reel for the salt