Thread: what reel/rod combo for deep water?

Originally Posted by kiwijames

They are just not made for it. Not enough spool capacity for deep stuff and typically high gear ratios for fast retrieves. Sure you could use one but you won't see a commercial boat ever use one. A fixed spool reel with enough balls to winch up half ad pound of lead plus a 30kg fish (who usually doesn't want to) is not really an option (considering what else is available).

Agree with the practicallity issues of puka fishing with an egg beater but your statement about capacity (if you mean line capacity) is bollocks. Diawa saltist dog fight gets 500m of 37 easy.