Looking to get a new reel, which would be preferably dunkable no ball, but not required, looking for around an 8 foot rod with less than 1 oz lures

My Nautil has finally died

Something like a smaller VS but cheaper

The new Tsunami Shield . I checked them out with Toby at our show. They are bailed. 3k or 4k. Won't break bank.
My Nautil is still going. 25yrs.
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daiwa magsealed Reels they say they are dunkabke
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Are you looking to be able to crank it underwater, or just dunk/splash it from time to time? That is a big consideration and sets apart many reels.

Heavy dunk, too old and fat to swim with a reel

Heavy dunk, too old and fat to swim with a reel

Back in the day, "Heavy dunk" could have been taking-on some good waves because you didn't want to leave the fish, even though the tide was telling you to get out, stepping off your rock from the wrong side or even into a unexpected sand pocket, but as you get older :splat:, a Heavy dunk is because I tripped on a rock and fell on my asz in a foot of water ...

Back in the day, "Heavy dunk" could have been taking-on some good waves because you didn't want to leave the fish, even though the tide was telling you to get out, stepping off your rock from the wrong side or even into a unexpected sand pocket, but as you get older :splat:, a Heavy dunk is because I tripped on a rock and fell on my asz in a foot of water ...




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Heavy dunk, too old and fat to swim with a reel

The SaltX 2 in 4000 size is your best bet. The 6000 has become my go-to surf reel, and I have a 4000 for smaller work. The price is right around $400 so not cheap, but waaaaaay better than anything out there right now unless you step up to a ZeeBaas. Service is great, too, if you should need anything done to it.

I took Toby’s suggestion and got a 6K. It’s tricky getting used to going back to manual bail but it will absolutely bomb lures if you need distance. For in tight you almost have to roll cast it, but just a matter of getting comfortable with it. It’s my only reel and I’m happy with it.
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