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21 hours ago, TBYRD said:

Trying to decide on a new reel for jigging and bait from a boat.

Mid priced non-LW conventional.

Daiwa Seagate 35?

 

  

If you have a fat thumb you may need a std otherwise I'd go with the narrow as said above easier to keep the line level. The Maxel Narrow is really narrow

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15 hours ago, Scubachris said:

From a boat? I like level winds. Some have counters on them now but i prefer counting bar sweeps. Like 22-24 sweeps is where the snappers are hitting for example. Narrow spools are great if you cast. 

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My guess is that you don't worry about ice fouling the levelwind. 

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2 hours ago, Sparky said:

My guess is that you don't worry about ice fouling the levelwind. 

I'm in Hawaii so no worries about ice. I jig the FAD buoys for tuna & prefer level winds. Don't have to use your thumb to line the spool. You can count bar swipes to get to the desired depth if jigging or distance behind the prop wash. A lot depends on the species you're targeting, type of equipment used as well as the type of environment you're working.

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14 hours ago, Mike said:

Agreed 

 

On 1/15/2018 at 1:29 PM, mickrazz said:

Saltiga SA15. Conversation over. 

I guess I should have said “budget” narrow bottom fishing from a boat reel.

I’m hoping to try Squiding for cod off the NE coast with a high retrieve ratio.

I have a few levelwind setups for fluking but want to try something new.

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