[batman]

Hi every body.I just wanted to hkow what do you think are the best 20lb reels. I need some thing that carys about 300 yards of 20lb line so i was thinking about the daiwa SL-X30SHV How good does it cast. What else could I use that is around the same size and price? Thanks

 

[Sandcrab]

Batman,

The Daiwa reels (SLH-SHV-Z) are standard issue for large stripers, drum, and sharks at AI and the Outer Banks, NC. I have the Z-30 model with a Oceanmaster 12' conventional reel and love it! The rod is rated for 5-9 but it takes 6 oz just to load the rod.

I took it out for the first time since I got the reel and I swear that my distance with a 6 oz weight doubled! This is going to be my "go to" rod for fishing the rough surf when I need 6 or more ounces to hold bottom.

I use a 20 lb test mono (no braid for me) attached to a 50 lb shocker. I think I am going to change my shocker over to 80 lb test so I will be ready to cast over 6 ounces when I need to.

 

[SALTSHAKER]

I have the Sealine 30shv on a Tica 12' with 17lb Stren Hi-visibility line and like it a lot. I think the Tica is rated to 10 oz but not to sure.... looking forward to using it all summer up here...

 

[Thumb-Burner]

daiwa 30sh, 30shv or the 7000/7500 abu's are all great with 20# line. penn 535 gs is also a winner in my book....