WTB an electric reel NEED HELP

stresst · 08-28-2008, 05:42 PM

I need a reel for rock/red fish and very deep water cod and the occasional tilefish trip. I will not be using it for tuna or monster grouper. Not trying to break the bank, but dont want junk either. How are the Daiwa 750mt's? I heard the fe's are not so good? Any suggestions? I would assume 500yds of 80lb braid would be fine?

mike garone · 08-28-2008, 06:02 PM

I would go with a bit more than 500 yards of 80# if you are thinking of using it for tilefish. I was on a trip recently where we were drifting pretty fast and had to use 3# of lead. We were also drifting down the slope so you had to keep letting out line to keep on the bottom. I was using a reel with 600 yards of 80 and I had about 500 yards of line out. We were not fishing much more than 800' so if you are going to be going deeper I would suggest something that can fit 600 yards of line.

stresst · 08-28-2008, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mike garone

I would go with a bit more than 500 yards of 80# if you are thinking of using it for tilefish. I was on a trip recently where we were drifting pretty fast and had to use 3# of lead. We were also drifting down the slope so you had to keep letting out line to keep on the bottom. I was using a reel with 600 yards of 80 and I had about 500 yards of line out. We were not fishing much more than 800' so if you are going to be going deeper I would suggest something that can fit 600 yards of line.

Whats up Mike? Its me Angelo, I sold you a Avet LX?(I think) A couple months back. Thanks for the reply. What kind of reel were you using or the guys around you using? 500 600 thast why Im asking i have no clue!-lol Last time I went tile fishing I used a 6/0 or 9/0 with dacron that was bout 15 years ago. I need an electric reel by the 09/09. I need all the help I can get. I would like to get something used as its only gonna be taken out 3 or 4 times a year.

mike garone · 08-28-2008, 10:02 PM

Hey angelo,

Yep you sold me the JX. I was actually using an avet exw 4/0 and I will never do that again. The gear ratio was terrible for bottom fishing. I also used my baker 4 when we weren't using alot of weight and were fishing more straight up and down. That reel was a pleasure to use, but unfortunately it was lackng on the capacity.

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stresst Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 143	WTB an electric reel NEED HELP I need a reel for rock/red fish and very deep water cod and the occasional tilefish trip. I will not be using it for tuna or monster grouper. Not trying to break the bank, but dont want junk either. How are the Daiwa 750mt's? I heard the fe's are not so good? Any suggestions? I would assume 500yds of 80lb braid would be fine?

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08-28-2008, 06:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
mike garone Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 77	I would go with a bit more than 500 yards of 80# if you are thinking of using it for tilefish. I was on a trip recently where we were drifting pretty fast and had to use 3# of lead. We were also drifting down the slope so you had to keep letting out line to keep on the bottom. I was using a reel with 600 yards of 80 and I had about 500 yards of line out. We were not fishing much more than 800' so if you are going to be going deeper I would suggest something that can fit 600 yards of line.

08-28-2008, 10:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
mike garone Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 77	Hey angelo, Yep you sold me the JX. I was actually using an avet exw 4/0 and I will never do that again. The gear ratio was terrible for bottom fishing. I also used my baker 4 when we weren't using alot of weight and were fishing more straight up and down. That reel was a pleasure to use, but unfortunately it was lackng on the capacity.

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