you really can cast further with a non-levelwind. Also your shock leader
knot won't get caught in the levelwind mechanism. Use a levelwind if
casting lures, but use a non-levelwind if bait fishing.
"Tom" wrote in message
news:md5eb.639602$uu5.102408@sccrnsc04...

"William J Daum" wrote in message
...
I was wondering why would you want to use a non level wind reel. At
first
I
thought maybe it was economics. But looking at the Shimano catalog I see
the
Calcuttta 700 can be had either way. I am a freshwater man who has just
started
fishing Salt water and was wondering if there is some advantage that I
can
not
see.

Thanks,

Bill


In the "olden days" of sal****er fishing, the level wind mechanisms were
not
what they are today. Failure was fairly common, especially if the reels
were not scrupulously cared for and kept free of salt residue.

Also, distance casters (mostly surf fishermen) do not want a levelwind as
it
adds line friction and reduces cast lengths.

Things have changed. Times have changed.

If you find a quality reel in level wind that you like and want to use in
salt water, there is no reason not to use it.

Tom

Shark II
Offshore Fishing NE Florida