Halibut reel choices???

[Dragon Whisperer]

Looking for recommendations on the best Hali reel available for $200 (or less).

What do you like and why?

Thanks in advance!

 

[richmake]

I revamped with the shimano tld20's...lever drags...I'm happy as hell with them


www.coastwidesportsfishing.com

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[Charlie]

I have both the TLD 25 and Penn 330, happy with both!

 

[bendnhooks]

Penn 330, with spider wire. 4 years now, no problems

 

[islanderguy]

Shimano TLD 25. I've had it for 10+ years with no problems.

 

[Yak]

I have a penn 330 and 340 and really like them both. I actually find the 340 a bit to heavy as it throws off the fulcrum point of the rod i have it on, to far to the back. I would deffinately reccomend the 330 penn though.

 

[fah cups]

FoR Me Shimano TLD 25,s. Great work horse,s. Would only want to replace them with two speed Shimano,s. Cheers Fc

 

[scotty]

hey there dragon whisperer i happen to have a penn 45gls, never really used it, was my dads and he barely used it, maybe a couple of times. looks new, i would be open to offers.
thanks, scott

vancouver, british columbia

 

[Highliner]

I've got a Shimano TLD also and really like it. It's only the first season, but it seems pretty bulletproof.

Highliner

www.salmonboats.ca

 

[frayedknot]

I just bought a Shimano TLD this year as well love it , going to by another .

 

[frayedknot]

I just bought a Shimano TLD this year as well love it , going to by another .

 

[Dragon Whisperer]

Anyone here use Abu Garcia Big Game reels?

I checked out the local shops today and they felt best in my hand for sure. Maybe just because I've fished the rivers with their reels forever. Found the 9000 available for $180, compact size looked like it would balance on the rod better than some of the bigger ones out there. It could easily hold a full spool of 100lb Toughline.

 

[Dragon Whisperer]

Anyone here use Abu Garcia Big Game reels?

I checked out the local shops today and they felt best in my hand for sure. Maybe just because I've fished the rivers with their reels forever. Found the 9000 available for $180, compact size looked like it would balance on the rod better than some of the bigger ones out there. It could easily hold a full spool of 100lb Toughline.

 

[SeaWolf]

I've got two Abu 9000's, two seasons no problems. Found them from some Catfish place in the US Missouri for about $69 US each, great deal. They balance well on both my rods especially the Trevala, hold enough line and for the price cannot be beat. I think if your not fishing Halibut 100 days a year they are perfectly fine. They also haul line up in a hurry.

 

[SeaWolf]

I've got two Abu 9000's, two seasons no problems. Found them from some Catfish place in the US Missouri for about $69 US each, great deal. They balance well on both my rods especially the Trevala, hold enough line and for the price cannot be beat. I think if your not fishing Halibut 100 days a year they are perfectly fine. They also haul line up in a hurry.

 

[dragonballs]

shimano tekota 500 but need or wanted more capacity went to the new FINNOR offshore with a 6.2 gear ratio makes reeling up fast but sacrfices on the torgue. using these on trevela rods 200lb line test
would definately get the level line in future.
caught a 163 lb with no problems. good luck.

 

[dragonballs]

shimano tekota 500 but need or wanted more capacity went to the new FINNOR offshore with a 6.2 gear ratio makes reeling up fast but sacrfices on the torgue. using these on trevela rods 200lb line test
would definately get the level line in future.
caught a 163 lb with no problems. good luck.

 

[Dragon Whisperer]

Thanks all for the feedback.

I ended up with an Abu 9000. Balances nicely, holds a full 300 yard spool of 100lb Toughline, and just feels good in my hands. Didn't see the need for anything bigger, would just make reeling in slower and more cumbersome.

Headed for the Work Channel in a few weeks, hopefully it gets a good test!