daiwa 30h saltist SLTSD30 SD Star Drag Conventional Reel Daiwas 25 Saltist SD Overhead Reel is the perfect entry DAIWA Saltist 30H-C Levelwind Conventional

Some fish were off the bottom a few feet, but most were pretty close to the bottom

not much difference, in appearance or function, but the greased drag washers are impervious to water

After that, add specialty reels only when your fishing style demands them

With more backbone than a tyrannosaurus and more durability than a diamond cutter, the Fenwick HMX can also fight big fish and pull you free from snags without your having to worry about the rod breaking, letting you worry more about the fishing and less about your equipment

Now, I consider myself a late adopter, and Ive learned some things along the way, like exactly when to use a baitcaster