[hanapaa]

want to get a new reelfor codfishing. do mostly jigging,100-300ft,but want to be able to do a deepwater trip in the future with it if i can.keeping the budget tight (around $200)so i can fish more instead of spending it at the store. would a new newell be ok?????
any input is appreciated.thanks jay

 

[misco]

A Saltist or Torium or Penn 113H/HSP all around 150.00

 

[hanapaa]

got the penn just looking for something lighter.
what size on those reels and how do they hold up long term

 

[mickrazz]

Get the Newell, maybe a 235. Google Charkbait. They have the cheapest prices anywher.

 

[alantani]

i'd recommend this one....

http://www.noreast.com/discussion/ViewTopic.cfm?topic_ID=109461

 

[hanapaa]

search didnt work alantani, but thanx for the help guys

 

[Causeway]

From a tackle shop's perspective, we can certainly tell you what's most popular among our Codfishing customers.

THE most popular reel we've been selling for that type of fishing is, with no doubt, the Saltist 50H. In addition, we're a Daiwa warranty repair center and we've seen VERY few problems with any of the Saltist's. They are put together like a tank... great reels!

The 300 size Newells are probably the second most popular although it seems to be the more "old school" fisherman who like the Newell reels. These are great reels too, I personally use the Newells but they do require a little more TLC than the Saltist's.

You can't go wrong with either of these, good luck in your search!

 

[bucktaleJB]

Saltist would be my choice, i have a 30 and its great for striper and seabassing, if the 50 is built the same way, i would buy it in a heartbeat for deeper drops. good price, great reel

 

[rac37]

works for me

alantani link

 

[JC30967]

Newells!

I definately have to add my vote for Newells, I have both the 332 and 338, you can hold either one all day and barely feel it, which I think is a big plus when dealing with deep water, heavy sinkers or jigs, and many and/or large fish

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I have heard many guys rave about the Penn Baja, which from what I understand, has been discontinued, but I'll bet you can find one easily.

 

[bonsiguy]

i dont know what they are going for in the 08 market but i cant say enough of the mx by avet for codding have had cod in the mid 40s with no problem casts well good drag

 

[obtuseangler]

bonsiguy wrote:
i dont know what they are going for in the 08 market but i cant say enough of the mx by avet for codding have had cod in the mid 40s with no problem casts well good drag

They go for $209, the two speed is $319. I have an MXJ in the 2-speed, I really like the size and that wussy low gear is nice to have.

It's funny, I pooh poohed the little 2 speeds when they came out as a solution looking for a problem, but the more I use them, the more I like them.


This post edited by obtuseangler 09:32 PM 06/07/2008

 

[hanapaa]

thanx for all the help guys
the @#%$#%$ boiler just broke so im gonna have to see how much havoc that reeks on my fun money.at least it wont sound like an airplane taking off in the basement anymore.that saltist looks nice CAUSEWAY, but i do like the old school newells,,,hhmmmmmmm
thanx again

 

[daddy0]

WE can toss in free advise obout boilers too!

 

[hanapaa]

thanx DaddyO