Captain Dave's Recommended Gear
Offshore gear from Captain Dave's lineup. Explore the conventional and spinning reels behind Hardcore Fishing of Daytona.
Disclosure: We may earn a commission when you buy through qualifying links on this page, at no extra cost to you. KastKing supplied the Kapstan SE reel featured in our content.
Conventional reels
Avet HXW Raptor 3-Speed
A wide-spool conventional reel with three selectable speeds. Confirm the color and retrieve before ordering.
View the HXW Raptor 3-Speed at TackleDirect
Shimano Tiagra 50W
A two-speed lever-drag reel in Dave's offshore lineup. The retailer option below is the TI50WLRSA; check the exact model before buying.
View the Tiagra TI50WLRSA at TackleDirect
Shimano Tiagra 30W
A smaller wide-spool Tiagra option with two-speed gearing. The linked retailer model is TI30WLRSA.
View the Tiagra TI30WLRSA at TackleDirect
Shimano Talica 25II
Dave's lineup includes the Talica 25II. The current retailer listing below is the newer Talica A TAC25IIA, a different generation. Check that distinction before ordering.
View the newer Talica 25IIA at TackleDirect
Spinning reels
PENN Slammer IV 7500
The larger of Dave's two Slammer IV reels. The standard SLAIV7500 has a 4.7:1 gear ratio; check the selected model before ordering.
View the Slammer IV at PENN — choose 7500
PENN Slammer IV 4500
The smaller Slammer IV in Dave's lineup. The standard SLAIV4500 has a 6.2:1 gear ratio; a separate high-speed version is also sold. Check the selected model before ordering.
View the Slammer IV at PENN — choose 4500
KastKing Kapstan SE 8000
KastKing product photo. Select size 8000 on the retailer page.
Why Captain Dave uses it: I have caught several big fish on this reel offshore and featured it in my fishing videos. If you are looking for a spinning reel for offshore fishing, watch the compilation below to see how it performs on the water before deciding whether it fits your setup.
Affiliate disclosure: KastKing supplied this reel. I earn a commission on qualifying purchases through the affiliate links below, at no extra cost to you.
Watch my Kapstan SE fishing compilation on YouTube
My KastKing code: HFOD10 — enter it at KastKing checkout. Eligibility and current pricing are confirmed by KastKing.
Shop the Kapstan SE at KastKing — choose size 8000
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