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tymo 11-11-2009 07:13 PM

favorite avet for yellows in the kelp
 
I am looking at a few new setup options for fishing for yellow tail in the kelp with bait i already have a custom wrapped rod and now i am just looking at reels i wanted to buy an avet or shimano but i am not sure what size and line capacity

thanks for the help

DESTROYER 11-11-2009 09:13 PM

I like my SX 2 Speed. the MXJ is a nice set up as well. You can't go wrong with the SX.

MVC 11-12-2009 08:41 AM

I have both an SX and an MX. They are both great reels. The SX is my favorite.

EFISH 11-12-2009 05:39 PM

SX Raptor!!! more drag than the standard sx and holds more line.
Peace
EFISH

forefrazier 11-12-2009 05:50 PM

None of them...The Avet's are too fancy for the kayak. Use a Newell!

DESTROYER 11-12-2009 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forefrazier (Post 47247)
None of them...The Avet's are too fancy for the kayak. Use a Newell!

So now I'm too Fancy?:elefant:

tylerdurden 11-12-2009 09:50 PM

depends on what you want out of it.

Avet is awesome, doesn't do so well with constant kayak water damage. More of a boat reel though for me.

Sx or Mx for live bait. Jx with 40# works good for yo yo. Wouldn't do it another way as far as avet. I think there are better reels for kayaking in general though. Not a bad choice, just more robust ones. Two speed is nice, but doesn't hold up well to salt damage.

Afran 11-12-2009 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tymo (Post 47169)
I am looking at a few new setup options for fishing for yellow tail in the kelp with bait i already have a custom wrapped rod and now i am just looking at reels i wanted to buy an avet or shimano but i am not sure what size and line capacity

thanks for the help

Tymo,

I have a MXJ & MXJ 2 speed. I choose not to use this reels while kayak fishing because I have found that their clicker tension is not very controlable (it's not strong enough to hold back a mac or horse dine from running wild while trolling).

I decided on Shimano Trinidad 14's/16's (Torium model will work as well. Also Daiwa Saltist models). I went with the Trinidads because you can control the pressure on the clicker, for trolling if needed.

A few notes:
I bought all my Trinidad models used for around $200 (no need to pay full price).
I use my Avet reels on PB and Chart boats.
This is just my opinion, others have their own

Thanks!


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