Fishing Reels Thread, Tallica *II, Avet SX Raptor, or Daiwa Saltist LD30 in Fishing Related; Which would you guys recommend for a small 2-speed lever drag. Price is a smaller determining factor than performance. I'm ...  | | 
Oct-28-2009, 05:23 PM
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Name: Mike Age: 25 Vessel: 17 ft Grady White CC Location: San Diego Job:Chemical Engineer, Aspiring Rod Builder
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| Tallica *II, Avet SX Raptor, or Daiwa Saltist LD30
Which would you guys recommend for a small 2-speed lever drag. Price is a smaller determining factor than performance. I'm looking for something to fish 30 or 40 lb line with live bait.
I am thinking the SX Raptor so far mainly because I can get it in purple to match the rod I'm building right now. The rod is a GUSA 70 HP and I am making it faily light weight which is why I'm looking for a smaller 2-speed rather than going to an LX- or JX- 2 Speed. Thanks for any input. I would rather sacrifice a matching-color reel and go for whatever is best though.
I have been to squidco and looked at all three and played around with them a little bit, but I have never used either of them. The tallica and saltist both got pretty good reviews but I haven't found many different reviews of the raptor yet.
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Oct-28-2009, 05:34 PM
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Name: fisherman Age: 30 Vessel: outcast, prowler 13 Location: south bay Job:BMW MASTER TECH Bio: WORKING CLASS
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what about a bx2 400?
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Oct-28-2009, 06:16 PM
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Name: Sam Gann Vessel: none at the moment Location: Riverside, CA Job:fisherman!!! yaya
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or maybe a new talica???
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Oct-29-2009, 06:33 PM
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Name: ANGELO Vessel: 27 SEARAY LAST CHANCE Location: MIDDLE VILLAGE,QUEENS NY Job:FOREMAN
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The BX400N and Raptor are imo top choices. I have no experience with the tallica and wouldnt even consider the saltist compared to these reels.
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Oct-29-2009, 06:36 PM
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Name: Jason Age: 24 Vessel: 27, Seaway, Yank n Crank Location: Yorba Linda (Sucks), Ca Job:Logistics Bio: Love to fish, hunt and ride dirt bikes..
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Fuck shimano... Buy American...
I like both the Raptor and the Accurate... The saltist is a good reel but imo not on the same class as the other options listed...
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Last edited by YANK N CRANK #2; Oct-29-2009 at 06:38 PM.
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Oct-29-2009, 10:04 PM
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#6 | | What happened?
Name: kyle Age: 22 Vessel: somebody else's Location: who knows Job:Overnight deckhand/cook Bio: I fish more than you
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most people on here who know me might gasp at my post, but between those choices, get the Raptor
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Oct-29-2009, 10:17 PM
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#7 | | TEAM EPIC FAIL
Name: Jason Age: 24 Vessel: 27, Seaway, Yank n Crank Location: Yorba Linda (Sucks), Ca Job:Logistics Bio: Love to fish, hunt and ride dirt bikes..
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Originally Posted by TurdRoller  most people on here who know me might gasp at my post, but between those choices, get the Raptor | Kyle,
You ok?????????????????????????????????????????
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Oct-30-2009, 09:44 AM
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#8 | | Registered User
Name: Mike Age: 25 Vessel: 17 ft Grady White CC Location: San Diego Job:Chemical Engineer, Aspiring Rod Builder
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Thanks guys. I think I'm leaning towards the Raptor at this point. I'll be done building the rod next week maybe so I'll let you guys know what I end up getting. Too bad my tuna season is over, probably won't get to use it much until spring time but I'll give a review as soon as I have something to say about it. One other thing I like about avets is that they're implement inside and easy to service myself and I'm happy with the 4 that I already have.
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Oct-30-2009, 10:52 AM
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#9 | | ... and I'm 6'5"
Name: Brian Vessel: Pay 2 Play Location: Arizona Job:Sales Schmuck
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For 30# the Raptor may do it. But the only way you are fishing 40# is with all braid and 10 feet of mono or flouro. I held it yesterday in the shop and it ain't a 40# machine although the drags could support it. Not enough spool mass to give you any torque based on rotation and not enough capacity. It's "dainty"
I fish all AVET and it is a sexy beast though. Mini HooX
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Oct-30-2009, 11:16 AM
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#10 | | What happened?
Name: kyle Age: 22 Vessel: somebody else's Location: who knows Job:Overnight deckhand/cook Bio: I fish more than you
Posts: 1,818
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Originally Posted by YANK N CRANK #2 Kyle,
You ok????????????????????????????????????????? | haha I know, but my boss gave the whole crew HX's as a bonus earlier this month...and I won't lie, I'm starting to kinda like them. They won't replace my Pro Gear's, but I might end up with a few more over the years
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Nov-01-2009, 10:10 AM
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Name: David Age: 44 Vessel: 18.5 Boston whaler Location: Chula Vista Job:auto tech
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Have'nt used one but have heard the new Talicas have great cranking power even in high gear. Plenty of drag too.
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Nov-01-2009, 10:18 AM
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Name: B Vessel: KeyWest Location: Myrtle Beach,South Carolina Job:Gypsy
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Im really pleased with the little raptors, So much so my second one should be here tomorrow. Im still amazed at the amount of line they hold.
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