The #300 Submersible Reel

[fishbones]

Originally Posted by JohnnyD

How about this one?

Cabela's Salt Striker
http://www.cabelas.com/p-0036333120576a.shtml

Sealed drags, sealed bearings. I don't know anyone that has owned one though.

I haven't used any of their reels, but I think I read that they'e made in China. I doubt I'd attempt swimming with one, but they could be a decent bargain reel for regular surf fishing. This one looks to have a pretty good customer rating.

[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by fishbones

I haven't used any of their reels, but I think I read that they'e made in China. I doubt I'd attempt swimming with one, but they could be a decent bargain reel for regular surf fishing. This one looks to have a pretty good customer rating.

I'm pretty sure they are made in China. I was just throwing it out there as it has sealed drags and bearings for only $60 (well, the Fall Cabela's catalog that I got today says $40). So, some modifications on the design could yield the groundwork for a sub-$300 Submersible.

[Raven]

or a way to blow them out with water fittings

without having to disassemble it.