best sailfish reel? - Page 2

Fish Pig · 01-18-2008, 08:04 AM

No the Daiwas a relativley cheap like $170-180. We back all of our with 20# spectra and then top shot of 20.

Ivan11 · 01-19-2008, 03:04 PM

i use 16vs's penns for my kite reels and penn spinfisher 850's for the flat/mid baits.

lcosta02 · 01-19-2008, 06:22 PM

Alutecnos Veloce 12 or 20.... the BEST sailfishing reel available. Expensive, but you get what you pay for.

hatidua · 01-19-2008, 10:11 PM

I'm very happy with my Shimano Torsa 20's

wahooman · 01-21-2008, 06:36 AM

Those Torsas are great, but, very expensive. I like the Shimano Baitrunners and Thunnus. The Thunnus is a little more expensive but it has an aluminum frame, larger spool and smoother drag.

Incognito · 01-27-2008, 08:42 PM

In Key West I use Accurate 270XC or 870XC (6:1) for trolling with 20 pound PowerPro or if pitching ballyhoo or kite fishing I usually use Accurate TwinSpin 12's with 15 pound PowerPro.

I have had some 870's for 5 years with no service other than daily washing and are still smooth as the day I bought them. I am a charter captain so they get substantial use.

Dolce Vita · 02-11-2008, 06:30 PM

I use Accurates 665s and 870s for sailfish. They have unbelievable drag pressure and are smooth as butter. They also have a drag control that you can set for free spool and for casting pressure. They work great and the dual drag is second to none.

sharkslayer45 · 02-11-2008, 06:34 PM

i use van staal spining reels, they are smooth and last forever! and they also hold a ton of line!

girber420 · 02-14-2008, 09:25 PM

Alutecnos 20's all the way. get 4 2 speeds for the long and mid baits and the single speeds work just fine for the short . all with hi-vis 20lb line.

01-19-2008, 03:04 PM	#22 (permalink)
Ivan11 Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: miami fl Boat: dusky 21 =( Best Catch: #130lb sword (est), 80lb sailfish Occupation: firefighter/paramedic Posts: 334	i use 16vs's penns for my kite reels and penn spinfisher 850's for the flat/mid baits. __________________ ive been consumed by the darkside! http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...did=885 22296 for more pics =)

01-19-2008, 06:22 PM	#23 (permalink)
lcosta02 Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Coral Gables, FL Boat: Cabo 35' Exp Occupation: Marine Division Manager Posts: 171	Alutecnos Veloce 12 or 20.... the BEST sailfishing reel available. Expensive, but you get what you pay for. __________________ Costa Oil--- www.costaoil.com 2004 35 Cabo Express 2007 33 Invincible "All I know is that I know nothing." -Socrates

01-19-2008, 10:11 PM	#24 (permalink)
hatidua Grunt Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 4	I'm very happy with my Shimano Torsa 20's Last edited by hatidua : 01-19-2008 at 10:15 PM.

01-27-2008, 08:42 PM	#26 (permalink)
Incognito Lines In Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Key West, Florida Occupation: Charter boat Capt. Posts: 86	Sailfish reel In Key West I use Accurate 270XC or 870XC (6:1) for trolling with 20 pound PowerPro or if pitching ballyhoo or kite fishing I usually use Accurate TwinSpin 12's with 15 pound PowerPro. I have had some 870's for 5 years with no service other than daily washing and are still smooth as the day I bought them. I am a charter captain so they get substantial use.

02-11-2008, 06:34 PM	#28 (permalink)
sharkslayer45 Lines In Join Date: Aug 2007 Boat: 22 mako cc Best Catch: 5ft 7 inch dark skin brazillian stripper from rio de janeiro Occupation: contractor Posts: 56	van staal anybody? i use van staal spining reels, they are smooth and last forever! and they also hold a ton of line! __________________ www.ingramfence.com

01-18-2008, 08:04 AM	#21 (permalink)
Fish Pig Lines In Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Miami Beach Occupation: recruiting Posts: 45	No the Daiwas a relativley cheap like $170-180. We back all of our with 20# spectra and then top shot of 20.

01-21-2008, 06:36 AM	#25 (permalink)
wahooman Lines In Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Boca Raton Boat: Ocean Master 31 Best Catch: Blue Marlin 605; Swordfish 257 Posts: 73	Those Torsas are great, but, very expensive. I like the Shimano Baitrunners and Thunnus. The Thunnus is a little more expensive but it has an aluminum frame, larger spool and smoother drag.

02-11-2008, 06:30 PM	#27 (permalink)
Dolce Vita Grunt Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jupiter, Fl Boat: 34 CC Venture Best Catch: Blue Marlin, Stripped Marlin, Pacific Sail, Atlantic Sail, Broadbill Sword Occupation: Real Estate Developer Posts: 6	I use Accurates 665s and 870s for sailfish. They have unbelievable drag pressure and are smooth as butter. They also have a drag control that you can set for free spool and for casting pressure. They work great and the dual drag is second to none.

02-14-2008, 09:25 PM	#29 (permalink)
girber420 Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 128	Alutecnos 20's all the way. get 4 2 speeds for the long and mid baits and the single speeds work just fine for the short . all with hi-vis 20lb line.

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