level wind

[walleyejack]

hi

Looking to update my knucklebuster to a level wind lc.

I have a Daiwa now that is a few yrs old, but looking to add another one, any ideass on brand and or model that might be reasonbly priced with lc would be appreciated,using it on Lake O.riggin and dipsy divin.

thanks Al

[tonyb]

Al, I am not sure what your budget is for the new reel. However, I would suggest that you seriously consider the new Daiwa Saltist High-speed reels. The larger size can retrieve almost 4 feet of line in a single handle rotation! They retail for around $249

 

That makes it very useful for those rigger hits when your rod tip just points straight at sky, or when an angry salmon is charging at the boat. Being able to quickly pickup the line and as a result keeping the tension on the fish will result in a higher catch percentage.

 

http://daiwa.com/Ree...ail.aspx?ID=504

 

Other quality reels that are a bit cheaper are the Rapala Hydros ($159 retail) and Okuma Catalina ($169 retail), although they are not as quick at retrieving line.

 

Stick with the all-metal body construction if you can afford it, they are ideal for salmon.

 

Tony

Edited July 8, 2010 by tonyb

[walleyejack]

Thanks Tony. I heard about the Saltist, but is more than i want to spend right now. but i will look into the the others you mentioned, see what Gagnons in Oshawa has, they are closet to me, im in Whitby, not a big selection out this way, but then again Le barons is not far in Markham,

thanks again

[walleyejack]

Tony

is this what you were thinking ? is the only level wind i see for them

 

LEVELWIND MODELS

OKMCT25L 210/25 4:1 - $111.99

OKMCT30L 280/25 4:1 - $111.99

 

 

 

Al, I am not sure what your budget is for the new reel. However, I would suggest that you seriously consider the new Daiwa Saltist High-speed reels. The larger size can retrieve almost 4 feet of line in a single handle rotation! They retail for around $249

 

That makes it very useful for those rigger hits when your rod tip just points straight at sky, or when an angry salmon is charging at the boat. Being able to quickly pickup the line and as a result keeping the tension on the fish will result in a higher catch percentage.

 

http://daiwa.com/Ree...ail.aspx?ID=504

 

Other quality reels that are a bit cheaper are the Rapala Hydros ($159 retail) and Okuma Catalina ($169 retail), although they are not as quick at retrieving line.

 

Stick with the all-metal body construction if you can afford it, they are ideal for salmon.

 

Tony

[tonyb]

I think I may have been off on the price after checking the Okuma website. This is the model I was referring to:

 

http://www.okumafishing.com/family/284008

 

Says $209 Retail...