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Fishingfool2
03-05-2017, 02:58 PM
Using 60 pound braid with 15 foot leader. What reels should I look at

Thx
Walleyed
03-05-2017, 05:50 PM
Kinda depends on how much money you want to spend. I got a Saltiga 15 for bottom fishing and I won't tell my wife what it cost. :D

A lot of people like the maxell hybrid too

Or you could find a used jigmaster.

Lots of choices. My one recommendation is to get a star drag, not a lever for bottom fishing.
hammer4reel
03-05-2017, 07:47 PM
I use Both a star drag as well as a lever drag.
I personally like the lever drag alot more for blackfishing really ruff stuff
Both reels are made in the Penn fathom series.
I like the reels in the sizes 15 and 25 narrow.
good drags and smooth as silk
Duffman
03-05-2017, 08:42 PM
Newell 220
Capt. Lou
03-05-2017, 09:09 PM
Penn Fathom excellent reels , I would personally use the 15 however if I u like wreck fishing as well 25N Fathom .
These r star drags , some may prefer lever I've used both like star for bottom wreck fishing etc.
Ryelof
03-05-2017, 09:11 PM
Kinda depends on how much money you want to spend. I got a Saltiga 15 for bottom fishing and I won't tell my wife what it cost. :D

A lot of people like the maxwells hybrid too

Or you could find a used jigmaster.

Lots of choices. My one recommendation is to get a star drag, not a lever for bottom fishing.

I use a Saltiga 20, I lie about what it cost, but it is excellent for bottom fishing.
ifish2016
03-06-2017, 11:40 AM
I have an Avet SXJ and it works great for Tog and everything Inshore.
MrAC1980
03-07-2017, 01:41 PM
What's your budget and do you prefer lever drag or star drag?
Fishingfool2
03-08-2017, 12:20 AM
Looking to spend less than $200. I am looking at a penn fathom 15 star drag
BugEye Chris
03-08-2017, 06:36 AM
I like the canyon h s 15
Low profile light weight but
Strong as hell
SplitShot
03-08-2017, 09:19 AM
My go to blackfish reel is a Saltiga 15 and love it... but unfortunately is more then you're looking to spend right now ;)
MrAC1980
03-08-2017, 03:24 PM
Looking to spend less than $200. I am looking at a penn fathom 15 star drag


Good choice. If you're using braid, go with the tiny bit smaller fathom 12. You won't be disappointed... You shouldn't have a problem finding them on sale right now too during show season!
SaltLife1980
03-21-2017, 01:30 AM
Break out the credit card and join the Accurate Valiant 300 club!