anyone have a penn us senator?

[SaltLife1980]

Accurate

[Gerry Zagorski]

The senator would be fine for the big cod of yesteryear but likely overkill for ling... These reels are kind of big and clunky so if you're also going to be doing some jigging, you might be better served by something more compact and on the lighter side with a faster retrieve so you don't have as much fatigue when you're at the rail. These sorts of reels could also be used for other more inshore stuff like Blackfish, Fluke or Stripers.

I'm thinking along the lines of

Avet JX also comes in a 2 speed which is nice and a reasonable price....
Accurate $$$$$
Shimano Torium $$$ if you'd prefer a level drag
Penn Torque $$$$$
Daiwa Saltiga $$$$$
Daiwa Saltist $$$


The only conventional reels on this list I actually own are the Avets so maybe others can comment if they own any of the others.

PS A lot of people prefer star over lever drag reels, especially for bottom fishing, so you'd need to decide which would be better for you...

[torchee]

thanks Gerry for your time,

I have a couple daiwa saltist and use them now but they are quite old and beat up


maybe i'll take you advice and move up to saltiga
I've never had an accurate but will give it a look

[Gerry Zagorski]

You're welcome Torch... I think if you spend the same or a few more dollars you get a more comfortable reel that can be used for other purposes as well.

That and my Dad always told me..... "Buy the best and you'll never regret it"

Sure it's a stretch if you're on a budget but if you throw an extra $100 at something you're going to use 100 or so times, it's an extra dollar each time you use it. Totally worth it in my book, especially when it comes to fishing