Offshore Angler™ Sea Lion™ Spinning Reels
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- Reinforced graphite frame and rotor
- Corrosion-resistant stainless steel components
- Reliable 6-disc drag system
- PowerLock™ instant anti-reverse
- Oversized line roller
- Machined- and anodized-aluminum spool and handle
The Offshore Angler Sea Lion Spinning Reels set an amazing benchmark for quality and value—compare these features! The gearbox rides on a 3-bearing system, backed up by our PowerLock™ instant anti-reverse, a rugged reinforced graphite frame and rotor, corrosion-resistant stainless steel components, smooth and reliable 6-disc drag system, and oversized line roller. Both the spool and the left/right fold-down handle are crafted of machined and anodized aluminum, for superior strength without added weight. All in all, our Sea Lion Spinning Reel is the tightest performance package available at anywhere near this price. Prototypes were tested on a wide range of species, from bull reds to sailfish, without a single malfunction. For all-around performance in any saltwater situation, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better-handling reel OR a better value -- in fact, you won't!
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Rated 2 out of 5 by elchang88 Don't get it submerged!
Similar to another reviewer's experience, my SL70 reel would not engaged anti-reverse from time to time. During my last trip surf casting I now realized why... The plastic catch that engages the anti-reverse can "float" away from where it supposed to be once the entire reel gets submerged. I took apart the reel and placed the plastic piece back in place and the anti-reverse engages again. - Poor design!
August 30, 2010
Rated 2 out of 5 by TimOL Issue with the reel
I purchased this reel (Offshore Angler Sea Lion 170) and on the third use, the crank ended up over the side of the boat. I am not sure if I got a defective reel but each time I used the reel I had to keep tightening the crank to keep it from falling off. Finally, on my third trip it landed in the ocean...
August 22, 2010
Rated 5 out of 5 by jmf081380 great purchase
I have an SL 70 and 80 that I bought this past May. I love this reel, even though it is a bit heavy but I'm not complaining with the fish I've landed using them. The biggest fish I caught was a 55.2 lb. blue cat and I caught several flatheads ranging from 15 to 30 lbs. I'm very impressed with the performance and reliability of these reels and would recommend them to any saltwater or catfisherman.
August 14, 2010
Rated 4 out of 5 by deacondave Good product for the price
When switching the handle from the left to the right, had trouble screwing the cap back on the empty side. Also, I wasn't quiet pleased with the way the line wound the spool. The line was loose and didn't follow itself properly. Reel did quiet well at sea while fishing with it though and will handle even the most stubborn grouper and snapper to get them off the bottom.
May 17, 2010
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Also can you troll with it?
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MY SL50 DOES NOT. NEVER TROLLED, SO IM NOT SURE ON THAT ?Answers
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I use SL80 for alligator and sharks in Florida.Images for this Answer
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You'll want the largest available model of this reel. The drag has greater range.Answers
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IT SHOULD, I DONT SEE WHY NOT. I USE THE SL50 AND I HAVE CAUGHT ROCK FISH, MEDIUM SIZED STING RAYS AND A FEW NICE SIZE SHARKS WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS.Q:
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I am planning on using this reel for musky fishing, what type of line would be reccommended
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I would get something a little lighter. This is meant for hauling 30 plus pound fish out of a tide.A:
I have mine loaded with braided 65lb Power Pro and I can cast it a mile without any problem.Details:
Does this reel come with a spare spool, or is one available to purchase separate?Answers
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This product does not come with a spare spool.A:
Nope one spool
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NO IT DOESNT, YOU MAY BE ABLE TO PURCHASE IT SEPARATE, I WOULD CHECK WITH BASSPRO JUST TO BE SURE THOUGH.Q:
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I want to pair this reel with a 6'M ulgy stik to use on the beach, which size would I want?
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I would go with the SL40 but at biggest the SL50, if using from the pier you could probably get away with the SL60 if you want the extra line capacity.Details:
i like to saltwater fish inshore, i do not have boat. looking for a good quality go-to reel that is relatively inexpensive(< $100). i also do some catfish and bass fishing.Answers
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IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING RELATIVELY INEXPENSIVE AND YOU DONT ALREADY HAVE IT, I WOULD RECOMMEND THE CATMAXX-70 SPINNING REEL. THAT REAL IS TOUGH FOR EXTREME HEAVY DUTY FISHING. I HAVE CAUGHT A 62INCH STUGEON ON THAT REEL AND HUGE STING RAYS WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS.
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go with the emcast, it will last longer and serve you better. of course, just rinse it off in fresh water after youuse it in the salt, but im sure you already knew that.Details:
I want to know what the line capacities on the Sea Lion SL50. I know that 12 lbs is the minimum amount. I have the SL 70 and it says 20 30 40 lbs.Answers
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Model Line Capacity Gear Ratio WeightSL40 180yds'/lO# 4.9:1 +S--oz.
SL50 200yds./12# 4.9:1 15.5 oz.
SL60 270yds./15# 4.6:1 24 oz.
SL70 21Oyds./20# 3.4:1 30.6 oz.
SL80 180yds./30# 3.4:1 30.6 oz.
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IT FIT ABOUT 95% OF THE RED 30LB POWER PRO AT 300YDS ON MINE. NOT SURE ABOUT OTHER LINE SIZES THOUGH.
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to find the the line capacity for a different pound test of a reel, multiply the pound test by the number of yards it will hold, then divide that by the pound test you want to use, this will give you the new yards for that pound test. for example: 12*200=2400, if i want to know how many yards of 15 pund test the sl50 will hold then i divide 2400 by 15=160 yds of 15.
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