All around inshore rod/reel advice

[HDMarc]

I wouldn't suggest a level wind for saltwater use, but that's just me. I would suggest the Avet SX as it's a little powerhouse of a reel and can be used for everything you mentioned. You get used to leveling the line with your thumb real quickly. As far as a rod, you can try a Bogan Fish Poison rod. I have two of them and they're awesome rods for the money.

[stripbait]

i 2nd that awsome reel easy to use great rods by bogan cant go wrong

[stripbait]

leverwinds are ok but they do break with heavy loads the gear is ment to break so u dont lose a finger if caught inbetween if u blackfish alot leverwind ng just my 2 cents

[hartattack]

Daiwa Lexa 300 - levelwind, power handle, lefty if desired, 22 lbs of drag & weighs only 11 ounces. Bring it !!

[Sharkyispy]

Paired my Avet SX with a Bogan custom rod. Great match. I Also have one paired up on a Tsunami rod(Heavier action).The AVET also has the Mechanical Cast or Magnetic control(depending on model) to help prevent back lash. Love the power the reel has when fighting a fish.

[Kevin Bogan]

Look at a tekota 500 or 600. around $150. They hold up well and have level winds. A penn 310 GTI isnt thwe "cool guy" reel, but it works great at under $100.

[LeftyReeler]

Originally Posted by hartattack

Daiwa Lexa 300 - levelwind, power handle, lefty if desired, 22 lbs of drag & weighs only 11 ounces. Bring it !!

Yeah then you see the price tag

The revo winch is a monster I have that one, used it for fluke bass and tog this year.. thing was literally a winch.

But also $$$$


The SX is perfect, or the BG Gold series from Diawa is nice too

[aduma1107]

AVET SX, then pick your rod

[hammer4reel]

The Daiwa Lexa 300 is an awesome reel for what you posted here. Unreal drag, super light and a definite fish winch .
Has WAY more drag than alot of the Round reels , and casts like a baitcaster should. effortlessly.

Those of us who have fished them for the last year cant believe this reel had not come out sooner.

The lami triflex 7030 as well as the lami inshore classic is a great set up with this reel.

Daiwa is also supposed to unleash some new salt water rods this April, based on the demand for stripers, fluke and blackfish , supposed to be around 6 new rods coming out