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The Hunter
06-13-2016, 10:04 AM
Looking for recs for an electric reel for my dad. He fishes deep water (400+ ft) in Washington and Canada for halibut. Hitting 70 years old in August and doesn't have the strength or stamina anymore. He caught a low 30's fish on Saturday and lost feeling in his hand during the reel up. Any direction, greatly appreciated.
shrimpman steve
06-13-2016, 12:47 PM
Get in touch with Dave at the reel seat.
Walleyed
06-13-2016, 01:03 PM
My older sister (she's 4'11" and has to lean into the wind to stay on her feet when it's blowing hard) lives in AK and uses a Daiwa Tanacom 750 for halibut. She's been very happy with it. She's pulled up 200+ lb fish with it.
SaltLife1980
06-14-2016, 02:36 AM
Shimano Beastmaster
MVP
06-14-2016, 07:26 PM
Give me a call. I have just what you are looking for at half the price
Diawa Tanacom Bull 750. This is an 800 dollar reel. Reel is 8 out of 10 cosmetically and 10 out of 10 mechanically as it was recently serviced
Loaded with braid and ready to fish. Reel and all cables included
Bring it is for your Dad I will let it go for 400 bucks. Going to have a yard sale in a few weeks and will be asking 500 for it. If interested give me a call

Alex
201-741-1823
Jigman13
06-14-2016, 10:09 PM
Sh*t, at $400 I'd jump on it. My dads a deep drop junkie
MVP
06-14-2016, 10:33 PM
Going to give Hunter first shot being it was his post. If I do not here from him by Friday First NJfishing member who calls me and says I take it will get a beast of a reel at a great price
Jigman13
06-16-2016, 11:04 PM
Can I be next in line??? My father returns from a tile/shark overnighter tomorrow. I'll see what he thinks.
SaltLife1980
06-19-2016, 11:13 PM
Alex when is the yard sale? Going to come by
billfish16
06-20-2016, 07:22 AM
Going to give Hunter first shot being it was his post. If I do not here from him by Friday First NJfishing member who calls me and says I take it will get a beast of a reel at a great price

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AndyS
06-20-2016, 12:52 PM
Miya Epoch
hofnodinstructor
06-23-2016, 12:25 AM
Give some serious thought to the battery as well. Lithium batteries are the way to go being much lighter than lead acid. I use the Battery Tender BTL35A480C Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery on all my electric reels including the Shimano Beastmaster 9000. Rod selection is also important. Get one with a curved butt and he can put it in the rod holder instead of holding it all day.