Reel question: Can a Shimano Sienna 1000 reel be used for saltwater fishing? If so, what maintenance should be undertaken afterwards to keep it in good condition? And does rod type...

FS Digest

Can a Shimano Sienna 1000 reel be used for saltwater fishing? If so, what maintenance should be undertaken afterwards to keep it in good condition? And does rod type matter for (onshore) ocean fishing? I plan to use my freshwater rod (my only available one atm), but want to make sure this won’t damage it. Thanks!

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by justalongbowguy

charlykilo Loc: Garden Valley Ca

After a day in salt my rod and reel and I get a long hot shower together.
It works for me.

Jack Pine Savage Loc: NW Wisconsin

Seems to me that's a pretty small reel for salt water. Don't care what rod,don't go after anything over 4-5 pounds.

agatemaggot Loc: iowa

Take a bulk spool of line with you in case you tangle with ol Big and have fun !

Salesrep Loc: Maryland

The 1000 is to small for the heavier line needed in saltwater
I would go to a bigger size reel.
Salesrep

charlykilo Loc: Garden Valley Ca

Salesrep wrote:

The 1000 is to small for the heavier line needed in saltwater
I would go to a bigger size reel.
Salesrep

Used for surf perch sized fishing it is just right. Aske my kids and grand kids.

ripogenu Loc: norfolk, MA

FS Digest wrote:

Can a Shimano Sienna 1000 reel be used for saltwater fishing? If so, what maintenance should be undertaken afterwards to keep it in good condition? And does rod type matter for (onshore) ocean fishing? I plan to use my freshwater rod (my only available one atm), but want to make sure this won’t damage it. Thanks!

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by justalongbowguy

I use both a shimano 1000 and a 2500 down the Keys for onshore fishing (8# braid fluoro leader) biggest catch was a small shark (about 15#) more fun on this light gear.

Robert J Samples Loc: Round Rock, Texas

Are you fishing with just this one rig, or do you have several? Yes, you can use it even if it isn't ideal. There may be better choices, as seen by the prior posts.

Remember, if a giant spools you, there are always wonderful stories you may tell afterwards. Just Sayin..RJS

ripogenu Loc: norfolk, MA

Robert J Samples wrote:

Are you fishing with just this one rig, or do you have several? Yes, you can use it even if it isn't ideal. There may be better choices, as seen by the prior posts.

Remember, if a giant spools you, there are always wonderful stories you may tell afterwards. Just Sayin..RJS

well .. if you can catch a 350# bluefin on a Penn senator with 30# mono (BTDT) ya just hafta use what you have carefully, turn the fish ONCE and you win. just sayin RJ

USAF Major Loc: Sea Bright, NJ

In salt water the smallest I use is 2500 and I've had a couple of close calls.

Jeffchow88 Loc: San Francisco

You never said what you were fishing for. That would make a difference. Also your skill level (no offense). I’ve used small reels like the 1000 series fishing for perch, etc. I’ve also used it for schoolie sized stripers. It all depends on you.