Reel for Flats

[davewolfs]

Folks,

 

What reel would you suggest for the Flats. Going after Snook and other species.

 

Abu 5500 Pro Rocket, Daiwa Luna 300 or a Calcutta 400TE?

 

Thanks,

 

Dave

[TLDig]

IMO they're both overkill.

[davewolfs]

IMO they're both overkill.

 

 

Ok...what would you be using?

[TLDig]

i used to do it with a penn 4500 ss. spinning yes...

 

that was a long time ago.

 

my last 10 years of living in FL and fishing there was all on the flyrod.

 

i have the calcutta 401TE... i use it for king salmon and deep sea fishing.

 

maybe a 300 or 200... but a 400 is just plain overkill... unless of course you're going fishing for 200 lb tarpon.

[Lester Flatts]

I fish the flats all day with the Calcutta 200gtb. Lightweight paired with a terramar 7ft rod. I spool with mono, but it'll handle braid. Unless I'm targeting tarpon, this reel will handle just about anything in the backbays.

[Terogator]

Most everything I use inshore is a Penn 5500 ss or V/S 150. Sometimes, I break out the Abu5500 if the fish are all over the place.

 

My V/S 150 on a St. Croix 8' spinning is my favorite. 20lb Fireline with 6' florocarbon leader.

[Captain Charlie Conner]

Light tackle is usually all that is need when fishing on the flats. I use Okuma Inspira 30's, same size as Shimano Stradic 2500. Heavier is usually too much out there. Light line and leaders will get more strikes.

 

Good fishing!

Capt Charlie