[philos]

Looking for a reel to match an Ocean Master 12 ft conventional 6-12 oz. I have a 6500 Blue Yonder on a CCP rod and I could use it on the new rod if need be but wanted something different.

I intend to use in both fresh and salt. In freshwater I would use on a couple of tailraces for stripers and catfish and in a lake for a big cat outfit. I realize I would likely have to change out lines from surf rod to freshwater cat/striper rod but I am OK with that

Mainly I will use as a surf rod so looking for a reel that would work best for surf. Using heavier baits I assume I will not cast further than 50-70 yards so not concerned with a distance reel necessarily.

Seems the market for fishing equipment has changed quite a bit over the past few years and wanted to see some suggestions for a new reel , or new to me-definitely not opposed to a used reel.

Thanks

 

[DaBig2na]

Penn
Penn Squall 15, Penn fathom 15, Penn 525mag

Daiwa
SL20SH, SL30SH, BG20,BG30

All of these are priced below 169.00 at retail
The Daiwas as well as the Penn Fathom use a centrifical braking system.

The two remaining Penns use a magnetic braking system.

2na's
2cents

 

[Sandcrab]

Akios 656 SCM is a great reel

Sandcrab

 

[spydermn]

I have the same rod and an Avet MC SX on it. I know the reel is more expensive but I love it and it is built to last and Made in 'Murica!

 

[philos]

Thanks for the replies

spydermn--do you have the Avet with cast control? What size and type of line do you use?

 

[fishdude]

I have the same rod and have a Shimano Culcutta BSV on it. It has centrifugal brakes.
I throw 15 or 17 lb test with a 50 pound shock leader. The rod is not as sensitive as some of my others, but it did land me a citation drum this year
More of a 'spike it and wait for the clicker' setup.

 

[spydermn]

Philos: yes it is an MC. Loaded it with 15 or 17# suffix tritanuim