surf fishing reel advice

[fisho999]

hey guys,
just wondering what a good surf reel to go on my Shimano catana would be.
The price range is under $180 but ill go $200 if I need to.
I would prefer a Shimano reel, but if there aren't any good options in my price range I will take other suggestions.
thanks,
fisho999

[Sebb]

hey guys,
just wondering what a good surf reel to go on my Shimano catana would be.
The price range is under $180 but ill go $200 if I need to.
I would prefer a Shimano reel, but if there aren't any good options in my price range I will take other suggestions.
thanks,
fisho999

What's your rod spec?
And are you planning to baitfish or lure?
The reel has to match the rod and what you want to do.

[fisho999]

the rod doesn't have a lot of specs printed on it, catana 1062 4-7kg . probably 9-10 feet. i use it for bait fishing, I have enougher rod I can use to chuck lures.

[Seniorfisho]

Shimano Nasci 4000 size reel, $159 Ananconda

[Sebb]

I'm with seniorfisho, go get Nasci 4000.
Put 15lb braid line on it.

[fisho999]

thanks Sebb and seniorfisho, if I do go with braid, what colour? i do have around 200 m of 9-kilo clear mono somewhere, would that work or do you think just go with braid.

[Seniorfisho]

thanks Sebb and seniorfisho, if I do go with braid, what colour? i do have around 200 m of 9-kilo clear mono somewhere, would that work or do you think just go with braid.

The mono is a bit heavy. There are good braid options out there. While you're at Ananconda, get some 14lb Dangan braid, it's quite fine for it's rating and tie a 12lb leader on it and you've got a great little long casting all round land based rod

[fisho999]

this the one?
https://www.anacondastores.com/fishing/ ... e/90128191

[fisho999]

are 150 metres enough for the surf?

[Seniorfisho]

this the one?
https://www.anacondastores.com/fishing/ ... e/90128191

Yep, it's what I use on 90% of my reels, great stuff and quite cheap when they have sales