Reel Decision

[Andya]

Here is what I am looking at. I have Shimano Baitrunner 4500's for my spinning reels with braid. I use these when I'm doing bottom fishing with the kids and doing alot of casting. I also have a penn 7500SSM for heavier weight and surf fishing.

I am now looking to replace all the crappy gear that my dad has bought with me when I was young for trolling/boat duty. I'm looking at the following and having a hard time picking:

Shimano tld 15 - lowest price but best line capacity and drag

Avet mxl 5.8 - ~50 bucks more and has the ability to cast, less drag and line capacity, then again, braid should be able to have plenty on there.

I like the idea of having a trolling reel that also has the cast control so if I want to use it for bottom fishing larger species, I can. It's amazing how fast a reel can backlash when tossing baits or rigs out.

Any thoughts?

Rods for either will likely be Tsunami Trophy Boat rods 7' Medium heavy.

Edited November 3, 2010 by Andy

[crash1371]

Hey Andy your choices are good, also look on ebay there where some new 115 TLD that came off at 56.55 with 11.00 shipping

SHIMANO TRITON TLD 15 SALTWATER FISHING REEL IN BOX

Item condition: New

Ended: Oct 30, 201014:00:45 PDT

Winning bid: US $56.55 [ 8 bids ]

Shipping: $11.00 USPS First Class Mail