Reel for Krocs

malibufishnsurf · Jun-02-2006, 11:33 PM

Is there a better reel for throwing Krocadiles in the surf in Baja on 20-30lb test than a Newell 338?

doughnut · Jun-03-2006, 10:05 AM

Better, probably not, alternatives, yes. Penn 975CS (to pricey) Daiwa 40HLV (best buy) Daiwa Garndwave 40 (awesome if you can find one) Penn 505 (old skool fav) Calcutta 400 Cs, Calcutta TE700 ........and on and on and on.....Abu 7000.......avet.....(dont let Micah cast the Avet)

WreckinBall · Jun-03-2006, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by malibufishnsurf

Is there a better reel for throwing Krocadiles in the surf in Baja on 20-30lb test than a Newell 338?

Maybe the 332? or the 322?

malibufishnsurf · Jun-03-2006, 10:54 AM

I like to be able to reach those sierra that are way out after a long day of getting barreled, I think the 338 is definitely the way to go.

I have the 974CS, it doesn't cast well enough, and it's a little too shiny to be left alone by those uniformed punks who are always snooping around our campsites. Those punks are why god invented my rottweiler!

Double Z · Jun-03-2006, 09:44 PM

If you are wanting more distance with a lighter Kroc, maybe a 229 with spectra/mono. Other than that, maybe a VS spinner? Hard to beat the light Graph spool for distance.

megustafish5 · Jun-03-2006, 10:01 PM

i own a 338 and i think it is a little big to throw some krocs i would probably get a 220, 229, calcutta or a sealine 20

rhodyflyguy · Jun-12-2006, 06:03 PM

you could try a penn 525 mag, good drag and great casting reel.

The Notorious S.U.A · Jun-12-2006, 06:04 PM

229 is fucking awesome for that application.

aftahour · Jun-14-2006, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by The Notorious S.U.A

229 is fucking awesome for that application.

Sums it all up!!

SAGE · Jun-14-2006, 03:35 PM

Off the beach a Cardiff 400 or newell 220 50lb spectra backing with a short floro top shot 30-50lb. I also bring my sx along just incase. Bring more reels than rods, if the fishing is hot you'll need 'em.