Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: halcyonguitars on July 12, 2019, 06:51:54 PM
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I need a reel that can survive the salt, hopefully without breaking the bank? Any suggestions?
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Well, you can use any fly reel.
A cheaper one will require more maintenance.
you'll have have to rinse it in fresh water after use in the salt.
(If I know I'm not fishing again for a couple days I'll strip out the line into a bathtub of water then re spool)
And it's a good idea for some water proof grease on and around the spindle.
A cheaper reel will lose its finish after a time.
But, with maintenance you can extend the life of the reel; it just won't be as pretty.
(I've got a couple cheap ugly ones that are 20+ years old and still function; though they just sit on the bench as spares.
Anodized aluminium holds up to the salt and a sealed bearing help keep the maintenance down.
but the price goes up. (In the 300+ range)
I have 7/8 Nautilus that has seen Pinks, Coho, steelhead as well as chum and a few Spring It's at least six years old
and works like new. Sage has a good one as well and there are others that are very nice but even more expensive.
But whatever reel you get: always rinse it; as the salt will calcify and build up and the line won't slide through the guides as smoothly.
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https://www.cabelas.ca/product/61265/cabelas-rls-fly-reel
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I use this on my 8wt. Sealed drag, large diameter wide arbor so holds lots of backing.
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https://www.allenflyfishing.com/kraken-fly-reel-series/
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I guess it depends on what kind of salt water condition.
No tropical salt water experience, but fished local beach for a while. For beach salmon fishing , regular reel is ok.
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Thanks!