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Saltwater fishing doesn't have to be expensive. Take this Offshore Angler™ Sea Lion™ Spinning Reel, for instance. Built saltwater tough, it's priced to please. Its 5-bearing system assures smooth performance and even includes our Powerlock™ instant anti-reverse. This dependable workhorse boasts corrosion resistant carbon composite frame and rotor, a strong double anodized aluminum spool, and a stainless steel main shaft. Once the hook is set, this baby uses a smooth and powerful 10 disk drag stack to slow tough saltwater sluggers. Other features include an anodized aluminum handle, a solid stainless steel bail wire, and an oversized, hard-chrome-plated line roller. The Sea Lion is a lot of reel for the money, and we're not lyin'.
Rated 4 out of
5 by
ElGilby from
Great for CatfishWanted a spinning reel that I could use in Oklahoma for Catfish and Paddlefish. This fit the bill perfectly though it loosens up after a few catches. The only thing I am disappointed is that it does not have a spare reel.
Date published: 2017-06-15
Rated 4 out of
5 by
ThePizzaGuy from
Excellent Surf Reel on a BudgetI needed a reel to allow my buddy to do some surf fishing with me, so I bought the SL60 size and put 17lb monofilament on it.
The two main things I like about the reel is the weight and the smooth reeling action.
The reel sacrifices durability and toughness by going with a cheaper non-metal body. This means that the reel body has the possibility of twisting and bending in the reel seat when under a heavy load from large game fish. Will it? Probably not, Can it? Maybe. So in that respect, don't go targeting marlin and large sharks with this reel. The non-metal body will handle pompano, redfish and various other surf fish with ease all while affording a lighter weight and a corrosion proof reel body.
The reel has a fantastic feel when reeling. It is smooth and quiet. The line doesn't bunch up on the top or bottom of the spool as is common with cheaper reels. It lays down line reliably which is a must when you have 100+yds of line out in the surf to reel in.
The anti-reverse seems a bit cheap. Bass Pro calls it Powerlock "Instant" Anti-reverse, but I suspect it is dependent on a spring mechanism like many cheaper reels. I do not know this for sure, so don't hold me to that. At any rate, it's not "instant". It is "Almost Instant". The back reel is not ideal for lures, but a very minor factor when fishing baits in the surf.
Lastly, the drag is strong and smooth; however, the drag difference you get a with one click of the knob may give you a big difference or you may get a negligible amount of drag difference, so it can be difficult to really dial it in exactly, but it works and the drag is very smooth.
Date published: 2017-06-10
Rated 5 out of
5 by
snagman from
Great reelsI have two of the SLS80 reels and one each of the SLS50 and SLS60. I've set them up with the Sea Lion rods and they all work flawlessly. I've landed everything from little bait stealers all the way up to large Kingfish, Grouper, Snapper, Amberjacks, and sharks. Never had a failure yet and they work smooth.
Date published: 2016-09-20
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Alex1129 from
Best Saltwater Reels For the priceI bought Sea Lion SLS80 This Reels and used it . It has everything you need to fish in salt water or even fresh water . Its very handy and light weight
Date published: 2016-06-03
Rated 5 out of
5 by
shredarator from
sea lion reelIt is ok for men. The old sea lion with the 3.4:1 is easier for women to use.
Date published: 2016-05-23
Rated 5 out of
5 by
floridabass from
Smooth ReelThe last time I went to BPS, I purchased the small version of the Sea Lion to do some salt water fishing. I spooled it up with 50lb Power Pro and went out fishing for the day. It is very smooth and works quite well. For what I paid for it, I am very satisfied with this reel.
Date published: 2015-11-25
Rated 4 out of
5 by
ZEAKROD from
Smart ChoiceSea Lion reels deliver outstanding performance at the right price . This reel is SMOOTH as GLASS has instant anti reverse & Nice strong even flowing drag ...
The Sea Lion models are perfect for the seasonal angler who wants performance with out the BIG price.
I would have Rated 5 stars if it came with a spare Spool , ALL reels should !
Date published: 2015-09-10
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jaxphotog from
Great ReelPurchased Sea Lion Reel and love it. Very easy to use. Bought two, and larger one(60) help bring in a 8 foot shark, and never failed. Great Reel!!!!!
Does the handle shaft go completely through the reel
Asked by: Greg NYC
The sl 80 says that it does 40 pounds of drag. Is this accurate, if so, can I use this reel for amberjacks with 100 pound braid?
Asked by: Fishing Now
Will this reel work for vertical jigging for amberjack?
Asked by: Fishing Now
This reel would be a bit small for that purpose. While you may get away with catching small 20-pounders on medium tackle, it’s always best to use heavy gear when targeting amberjacks because eventually the big dog will go for the bait. Use a heavy reel capable of lots of tension and holding 80-to-100 pound test line. The reel should have at least 25 pounds of drag or more.
Answered by: BPSResource19
Date published: 2017-10-05
I'm also interested in which model reel will hold 300 yards of 50lb Power Pro?
Asked by: Stryker2000
Thank you for choosing Bass Pro Shops. Each of these models will hold 300 plus yards of 50lb braid SLS60 SKU: 2128105, SLS70 SKU: 2128106, and SLS80 SKU: 2128107.
Answered by: BPSProductSpecialist8
Date published: 2017-08-16
does it works for surf fishing?
what size for 12ft rod
Asked by: Ecuadorfishing
Thank you for your question about the Offshore Angler Sea Lion Spinning Reel. Per the manufacturer, The Sea Lion SLS50 is somewhat undersized for surf fishing. It is more appropriate for use on a 7’ rod and used from a pier or jetty.
If the customer is using a 12’ rod, they probably want a Sea Lion SLS70 or SLS80. This reel has more line capacity and would balance better on a 12’ rod. Another option for a 12’ rod would be our Offshore Angler Breakwater surf casting spin reels –see attached link
http://www.basspro.com/Offshore-Angler-Breakwater-Surf-Spinning-Reel/product/1410281128351/
Answered by: BPSResource3
Date published: 2017-06-01
Can this be used with braided line or not?
If so, how much weight and length of braid will it accept?
Asked by: JCLinDC777
I have braid on most of my Sea Lion reels with at least 300 yards of 65# braid on each.
Answered by: snagman
Date published: 2017-06-01
Size reel
I want to pair this up with the 9ft Shakespeare gx2 but the problem is my pen battle won't fit and I saw reviews that hinted that nothing over a 4000 size reel or equivalent will fit so the issue is what reel is equivalent in size to the 4000 that can be used for bass fishing weeds and for perch fishing but big enough that I can do some striper fishing with it?
Asked by: andy2012
I'm not sure about what will fit on that rod but the SLS50 will take on stripers. I have my reels matched with the 6'6" Sea lion rods and they work great. I've landed a couple red snapper over 20# plus all sorts & sizes of Jack Crevalle with no problems. Plus it handles the freshwater species with no problems. I have mine spooled with 50# braid.
If I had to guess, I'd say the SLS50 and SLS60 will fit your rod.
