[2HandTheSalt]

Before I start stripping the backing from one of my tuna reels.......

 

[sean]

A tuna reel will work

In the archives you will find a lot of posts about reels for big lines. A teton 12 RA will hold it. As will a redington as 13/14 is you are looking cheap.

Look for a reel with at least a 4 1/4 diameter and that will work OK. 4.5 and larger is best though.

-sean

 

[t_richerzhagen]

Bauer M7

or equivalent will hold the 9/10 XLT with enough backing for steelhead and salmon and room to spare.

 

[wrke]

I have mine on a Marquis Salmon 3 with LOADS of backing (over 200 yds of 30 lb?). Spool is 4 1/8" dia x 1 1/2".

 

[fisshman26]

I would second the marquis 3, nothing like it when a big steelie goes nuts on ya! Oh yeah it also will fit any spey line.

 

[andre]

Big salmon Perfect! 4", 4 1/4"

3 Marquis is a close second (it fits on my Salar w/o hose clamps)

For the Tuna reel you can always get one of those rare 6" Perfects.

andre

 

[2HandTheSalt]

Thanks All.

How about the SA System II 12/13? Will it fit the full line plus 150 yards of 30lb dacron?

I am thinking either that one or the Teton.

 

[pescaphile]

My 9/10 Grandspey fits nicely on my Marquis Salmon No. 2 with ample 30lb dacron backing. The Bouglé Salmon would work well too. I have a no.3 Salmon that I use too and unless you really need a LOT of backing, I'd use the no. 2 model.

 

[halcyon]

The Lamson LiteSpeed 4 will hold it with over 250 yds of Cortland micronite 30# backing.

Regards,

 

[fredaevans]

Doubt it imho.

Thanks All.

How about the SA System II 12/13? Will it fit the full line plus 150 yards of 30lb dacron?

I am thinking either that one or the Teton.

The line fills (150 yards of 30# backing) a 13-14 small arbor Redington.

fae

 

[Maxg]

I'd probably look nat a Old Florida LA88 or the 4.5 inch Nautilus. Max

 

[2HandTheSalt]

Hey Max, did you get my e-mail on Friday?

 

[Maxg]

Can't see it, can you repeat it. I had one disappear tonight. Could be anyone. My mail washer washes things before I get started. Max

 

[2HandTheSalt]

Sent again Max, if you don't get it this time, please e-mail me at:

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