Daiwa 50 Saltiga two speed lever drag reels

[lawman]

Looking at adding two offshore reels for tuna/shark for northeast waters. I have been looking at this model. Concern, this model does not have enough line capacity for 80 lb. line. Specs. 50lb-220 yards=mono. 50lb-630lb=braid. I could use 50lb. but I am new to the offshore game. Will 50lb. line be sufficient for trolling tuna, fishing for shark. Once again, northeast waters?

[VaRandy]

At ICSAST show last year there was the beginning of a Saltiga 2 speed reel in an acrylic case. I have asked about it since and no one seems aware of such a thing.

It was a lever drag as well. I welcome such a product but fear the cost will make it prohibitive.

[J.AkuHed]

Originally Posted by lawman

Thanks for the input. I'm swaying towards the Shimano or Penn. (Used of course). The price was right for the Daiwa STT50LD-2 speed. $340.00 new. But once again I don't think it will standup to sharking.

I think you misunderstood my suggestion, I did not mean th STTLD502spd


I was suggesting the Saltist STTLD30T2spd

$10 more, easily 500yds 100# spectra + topshot

[SteelingHeads]

Originally Posted by lawman

Thanks for the input. I'm swaying towards the Shimano or Penn. (Used of course). The price was right for the Daiwa STT50LD-2 speed. $340.00 new. But once again I don't think it will standup to sharking.

I wouldn't sweat the Sharks! LOL Unless you are going to target Great Whites, that reel would be fine for Shark fishing up here..... It's the Tuna that'll trash your gear!