Why Newell Reels are so popular in Hawaii (Opinion)

My opinion of why Newell reels continue to be so popular in Hawaii for Ulua Fishing.

Deeper Line Capacity
Lighter Weights
Higher Gear Ratios (Not discussed in the video)

[timklippel]

Sitting here with my G332-F. I’ve owned for over 30 years in great condition. I sure love this reel,

[through]

I use new penns, old penns and Newell's for surfcasting and I like all of them

[longrider]

Bought my Newell P454-F back in 84, when I was living in Orange County. Spooled it with 40 pound test, it was and still is a good reel. I live in Wyoming now, so not much use for it. I should sell it, but just cant bring myself to do it. Its in great shape. Oh and I had it on a 5.5 foot Kunnan Casting rod.

[otroflores]

I think Newells are still popular here in Southern California because of sentimental reasons, among the ones that you mentioned.

[Guamrammer]

I still own a Newell 550 here on Guam and Very rarely did I service it but it still cast like a dream. It makes a little more noise when casting because of my lazy ass but it still does the job. After watching this clip I’m now thinking, should I put it up for sale and get 3-4 newer more modern reels for the price I would sell it? Or keep it and fish the crap out of it till it finally

[tonyt.]

Did you ever post a video explaining the letters?

[ozkersnchez]

My 540 5.5 drag finally wore out.☹️ Hopefully I can find someone who can fix it. It was my workhorse. I never went on a trip with out it.

[michaelcrabtree]

They are both good reels...Newell is a great choice for beginners as well as advanced.

[Fishtac]

Drag is weak on my Newell. Do I need to upgrade the drag system?

[castandspear]

Thanks for this! I just found a mint S533-5.5 in my garage...time to spool this bad boy up and hit the tuna boats

[jevoncooper]

Hi there quick question what would be your go-to knot to tie 30 lb braid to 30 lb braid

[raylane]

I have a brand new Newell 641-3.I live in San Diego.

[markchambers]

I have an old jigmaster 500 and on the side where the handle is there is a knob that says lift turn. Would you know what that is for?

[DingDangg]

Can you give me info on the j338-g reel?

[cboyye]

where can u buy a newell reel? for cheap

[ScubaChris]

Great vid! I bet you did this on take#1!

[joedennehy]

These reels dont compare to modern Shimano, Daiwa, and even Penn reels. Its like comparing a 67 Mustang with a Ferrari

[CameronTwinsFishing]

I've bought my first Newell in 76 I've owned about 15 of them not a reel for tuna fishing drags get smoked I'm going to find them all and sell them

[gangstamonkey]

Should I sell my newells and buy toriums?

[frmtheluu]

Market price jus went sky rockets lol.