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05-24-2005, 07:39 AM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Olympia
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Preferred Halitbut reels?
I'm currently using a Penn Senator 113 for Halibut duties. It does the job well. With the 2:1 gear ratio it takes me longer to crank up my gear than my buddies who use the Penn 345 GTIs.
So I'm looking to invest on a better reel that will have the cranking power without musculing every turn of the crank and a has some speed. I do like the 4/0 size. 2 speed reels? Any ideas? Budget wise, I'd like to stay under $500. Thanks!
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05-24-2005, 08:27 AM
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Tuna!
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Albany, OR
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Re: Preferred Halitbut reels?
I took my 345GTI's and put the 4:1 gears in them. You would think this would be a good thing, but it became even more tiring to crank the weight off the boottom at the ranch. Going back to the 3.25:1 gears was much less tiring to bring up - more cranks, but less force per crank to wear you out.
So, I don't think that a 2-speed with high ratio is going to be useful for deep water heavy weight retrieves. 345's and the large crank handle from Harry's are hard to beat.
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05-24-2005, 08:43 AM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Portland, Oregon
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Re: Preferred Halitbut reels?
I have a Penn 114HLW, it wasn't that bad at 2.8:1.
But, if I had the money, the reel I want can be described in
one word.
Electric.
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05-24-2005, 09:55 AM
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Re: Preferred Halitbut reels?
Penn 113H 3.25:1
Avet EXW 2 Speed 2:1/4:1
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05-24-2005, 10:08 AM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem, OR
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Re: Preferred Halitbut reels?
Penn 113's on board here with some 330's as spares and backups. :grin:
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05-24-2005, 03:23 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Gresham
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Re: Preferred Halitbut reels?
one reel that fits what your asking is the Avet EXW 2 speed it has 4:1 on high speed and when you need to winch up your catch it has a 2:1 for low gear. you can get these for $359 from Charkbait online. They are the same size as a 113 in line capacity. I have 700 yards of 80lb spectra.
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05-24-2005, 07:51 PM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Vancouver, wa, usa
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Re: Preferred Halitbut reels?
shimano trinidad 30. I was severely impressed by this reel. I expected it to be tough on the cranking arm but even with the higer gear ratio 6.2:1 It was dreamy smooth and easy. its gucci ($400)but I'd buy it if I had the dough... till I strike it rich my penn 330 will do just fine.
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05-24-2005, 07:54 PM
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King Salmon
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Astoria, OR
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Re: Preferred Halitbut reels?
Dreamy smooth  :whazzup:
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05-24-2005, 08:02 PM
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Tuna!
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Garibaldi, OR
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Re: Preferred Halitbut reels?
I like my PENN 340 GTI BUTT an electric 345 GTI would be great for Halibut.
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05-25-2005, 01:28 AM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Vancouver, wa, usa
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Re: Preferred Halitbut reels?
yeah dean that was my intro to high end gear. I was really impressed by the cranking power of a quality high ratio reel!!!
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05-25-2005, 05:41 PM
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Sturgeon
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 3,874
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Re: Preferred Halitbut reels?
Avet JX2..but I defer to others who fish your deep waters...I am spoiled with nice hali at 160-200'
I have also found the charbait folks to be super to deal with.
JD
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