A "REEL" Dilemma

[SaltyDog]

Yesterday, while @ Bass Pro Shop, I convinced my wife she needed a 12' OM surf stick. Unfortunately, she couldn't make up her mind on a reel to match up with it. Looking at a Diawa Emcast 5500. Any thoughts? Looking for something with a capacity of approximately 250 yards of 20#.

[Topsailbum]

cool deal!.
key words were convinced and she. congrats on getting you a new rig.

[Cdog]

Don't have any experience with the Emcast, but the daiwa's are sweet. Good casting and great drags.

[hatterasnate]

Check out the Avet MXJ. It is one sweeeeeet reel. Compact, casts great when magged, holds a ton of line, capable of 16 lbs. of drag, built like a tank, and a great buy for the money. I have not even touched my magged SL30SHV since I got the Avet. Ask anyone who owns one.

[Cdog]

Check out the Avet MXJ. It is one sweeeeeet reel. Compact, casts great when magged, holds a ton of line, capable of 16 lbs. of drag, built like a tank, and a great buy for the money. I have not even touched my magged SL30SHV since I got the Avet. Ask anyone who owns one.

Hey nate, he's looking for a spinner. ;)

SaltyDog, check out the Emblem that TB has for sale. I will say this is a awsome reel! Emblem (http://www.pierandsurf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12064)

[hatterasnate]

Sorry!! Em"CAST" threw me. Besides, real men throw conventional. :D (stirring the pot!) :D

[Cdog]

Sorry!! Em"CAST" threw me. Besides, real men throw conventional. :D (stirring the pot!) :D

Oh chit, I'm leaving that one alone! :eek: :D

[SaltyDog]

Sorry!! Em"CAST" threw me. Besides, real men throw conventional. :D (stirring the pot!) :D


Remember . . . this outfit is for my wife! ;)

[SaltyDog]

Is this the reel he has for sale???????



http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jhtml;jsessionid=EWXDWT35RGW5SCWQNVDCCNIK0BWUOIWE?id=0001865313522a&type=product&cmCat=perf&rid=0180101070502&xpid=k2776&cm_ven=Performics&cm_cat=Shopping%2Ecom&cm_ite=DDI%20Link&_requestid=5038

[cocoflea]

Have you taken a look at Okuma as another option I love them and they go at a nice price.

[SaltyDog]

Haven't ruled out an Okuma. In fact, I have a Stratus ST-50 that I couldn't be happier with.

[Cdog]

Is this the reel he has for sale???????



http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jhtml;jsessionid=EWXDWT35RGW5SCWQNVDCCNIK0BWUOIWE?id=0001865313522a&type=product&cmCat=perf&rid=0180101070502&xpid=k2776&cm_ven=Performics&cm_cat=Shopping%2Ecom&cm_ite=DDI%20Link&_requestid=5038

Don't know, all I got was a blank page when I clicked the link.

[rattler]

your security setting may be set too high..or you are not accepying cookies..TOOLS. INTERNET OPTIONS, will let you change settings...i get the link fine(and i just bought a new reel :D )

[can't fish today]

Daiwa Emblem X-T Saltwater Spinning Reels

http://a1460.g.akamai.net/f/1460/1339/6h/www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/content/Item/31/35/22/i313522sqoe.jpg

[Cdog]

Is this the reel he has for sale???????



http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jhtml;jsessionid=EWXDWT35RGW5SCWQNVDCCNIK0BWUOIWE?id=0001865313522a&type=product&cmCat=perf&rid=0180101070502&xpid=k2776&cm_ven=Performics&cm_cat=Shopping%2Ecom&cm_ite=DDI%20Link&_requestid=5038

;)

SaltyDog, that one is inbetween the 4500 that I have and the 5500. I believe it holds 230 yards of 20 pound test and as you can see Cabelas is sold out of em.

[Axon]

Check out the Okuma CD-65 Coronado it holds 210yd of #20. Or the CD-90 holds 500yd of #20(new spool) or 390yd #20 (older spool). Ijust realized they had a newer spool I still have the 390yd spool. Reels work great I own 2 CD90 and have fished then hard at AI with out any problems. I also have an Okuma epixor EB 65 that is super smooth and holds 260yds of #20(and comes with an extra spool). They all are live liners/bait feeders.

Here is a link to all the Okuma spinning reels (http://www.okumafishing.com/products/spinning.htm)