2 speed reel for upcoming tuna trip
 

Hi all. I am going on a trip in September and would like to buy a used smallish 2 speed reel. I have been looking a Shimano TLD 20 series and Avet 2 speeds but don't want to spend that kind of $$ for a new one. Anyone?

Janine

avet mxj 2 speed look on bloody decks there's a couple of 2 speeds for decent prices.

Tyrnos 8II great little powerful reel

Not sure when your trip is in September but if it doesn't conflict with my trip I can loan you some of my 2 speed avets. There is spectra on them and you would just need to replace the topshot with whatever size the crew recommends once on the boat.

Let me know the dates as I live up north and could drop off when down in San Diego.

You dont really need 2spd on the smaller reels unless you doing 40lb or above

Nice!
 

What an offer! My trip is 9/22-9/28... When's urs? I don't really have enough need of a two speed other than that trip, so borrowing would be even better!

Janine

Ok..Janine

Mine is around Labor Day. I think I am back on the 3rd. I can meet you at the landing when I return and give you a tutorial on the reel.

A reel that needs a tutorial..........:D





I got to start buying that fancy stuff!

So you can pack more stuff away! LOL Trout and Pike don't require 2 speeds! LOL:biggrinjester:

The specifics
 

Ok and I so appreciate the offer. What kind of reel is it so I can YouTube it? Just let me know when and where. I'll be there!
Janine

Yup and they even come with a DVD now! lol

I have avet reels. Pretty easy to use just need to show you how to adjust the drag on them. You can search eBay as well. Will be in touch a week prior to leaving.

fished tuna this weekend and we have bluefin up to 60# and didnt need a two speed.. I say use the original two speed lift and get a half turn or whole turn on the reel.

If it works don't fix it i guess...
 

I've never owned a two speed. I don't really want to buy one just for this trip. If worse comes to worse, it's the two speed lift! But Mr Momo's offer saved the day. I have one Avet already, but not a two speed. Had it for a couple years before I really figured it out. I like it now though.

Janine

Janine you will definitely appreciate the 2 speed. Is it absolutely necessary...no but if you have one you'll be able to fish longer and easier when the action gets hot and heavy. Those bluefin are so unbelieveably strong...they will fight you to death.

Avet MXL 6/4 MC Raptor with box and the clamp included.. great condition filled with powerpro
asking for $380

2 speed will come in handy especially on good grades of fish when you can go into low gear and crank that fish in. You will be able to get the fish in faster and be back out with another bait.

There is a reason there recommended by boats and popular to use. Yeah you can use a single speed if you don't have it but then again I prefer not to kill my arms/back and I'm a pretty fit guy.

The offer is still there if you don't find any 2 speeds. I have 40, 50 and 80 pound reels that will cover your needs for the trip. You can use your avet as a 20-30 pound reel.

With this weather and season, if you run into a Bigeye school you'll definitely appreciate a 2-speed. After a trip on the "Prowler" in '91 in which I caught two bigeyes back-to-back w/a 4/0 N [they kicked my butt {It was the last bite & I was finished!} and I was MUCH younger then!] the first thing I bought when I got back home was an original Shimano "Beastmaster" 12/30 (now TLD 30II 2-speed).
That reel has traveled with me on every 1.5+ late season or 5-10 day trip since! :D
Just bought a TLD 20II 2-speed as my Truline D8 40# Mono yo-yo jig & live bait outfit!
Here fishy, fishy, fishy :the_finger:
FFY

I need all the help I can get!
 

I would still like to borrow if the offer is still up. I can use the help. I have a feeling this will be the trip of a lifetime!

janine:you_rock: