Do All Reel? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ol'skool · 01-17-2015, 03:34 PM

Ok, not that there's really such a thing but like most of you guys you've collected a lot of gear over years of fishing. The problem is that the stuff just keeps getting better! So with the Fred Hall show just around the corner I'm checking out a new set up; primarily a "one size fits all" that will work equally well for halibut, WSB, YT and schoolie Tuna to 40lbs whether soaking a mack or yo-yoing. I've been considering the Accurate FX 500 but was wondering if it was worth the extra $ to step up to the BX? Is it necessary...better...overkill? Other suggetions for fav reels? How about a quality rod to match? Thanks for the input!

jorluivil · 01-17-2015, 03:39 PM

This is my 'all around reel'

With a power handle

Cadillyak · 01-17-2015, 04:07 PM

My all around reel: Avet MXJ Raptor paired with a seeker hercules 7'0M. My go to for my yak for surface iron, yo-yo, and bait. Also on the cattle boats. It's overkill for a lot of what I do, but I'll never bring a knife to a gunfight!

troutking · 01-17-2015, 04:26 PM

Avet MXL paired w/ 8' Seeker Pinhead. I use it for everything. Good setup that won't brake the bank.

619-SWIM-DOG · 01-17-2015, 04:58 PM

Go too....

JeffB · 01-17-2015, 05:41 PM

If you're a Shimano guy, they are releasing their new Torium March 1st. I'm sure they will have them spread out for you to check out at the Fred Hall show like they did the Curado's last year.

http://fish.shimano.com/content/sac-...ch/torium.html

dmrides · 01-17-2015, 07:11 PM

All around reel: flylining/ trolling a mac, yoyo, dropper loop... IMO, nothing beats a saltist. Get a BG35, fill it with 65# braid and it will serve you well.

ol'skool · 01-17-2015, 08:31 PM

Thanks guys, the one thing I dont lack is choices! No one commented on the Accurate; no one using them??

YakDout · 01-17-2015, 10:43 PM

Not sure how small accurate reels are, but maybe overkill for kayak? Mxl and mxj, a true catch anything from kayak reel. Remember, part of your drag system on a kayak is the sled ride!!!

Raskal311 · 01-18-2015, 06:36 AM

One size fits all? Talica 10ii; super small bit supper powerful.

ol'skool · 01-18-2015, 08:58 AM

Great point YakDout! I never thought about the sleighride as part of the drag system LOL!

Bert Vega · 01-18-2015, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmrides

All around reel: flylining/ trolling a mac, yoyo, dropper loop... IMO, nothing beats a saltist. Get a BG35, fill it with 65# braid and it will serve you well.

Ding ding ding

We have a winner. I love the saltist. I have the 35 & 40 stuffed with 65 # braid

pray4BIGfish · 01-18-2015, 09:47 AM

All great reels these guys have posted and theres nothing wrong with the accurates on the yak either.. accurates are definitely top of the line reels and my buddy has two that he fishes everytime were out on the water, seen him put the wood to a 150+lb thresher with one of the smallest reels accurate makes this past august.. and you asked about the fx compared to the bx.. IMHO i would spend a little extra money on the BX just because the BX is actually a TWIN drag reel while the FX isn't, the fx is accurates "reel for the masses", its more affordable and doesn't have their patented twin drag built into that series, you can fish a smaller lighter reel in the bx and get the same if not more drag out of it, and I'm guessing since you want an accurate "little reels and big fish" is what youre after, so why not whack a homeward on a trout sized reel lol it definitely makes it a lot of fun-- 0000oooo000 kill em!

taggermike · 01-18-2015, 12:20 PM

For the price of an accurate BX you could get 2 good outfits and not have a 1 size fits all. The accurate would be a great reel for sure but kayak fishing is often hard on reels with a higher chance of getting lost in the ocean than boat fishing. Just a thought. Mike

ol'skool · 01-18-2015, 05:19 PM

Great feedback guys and much appreciated; I was definitly going for small but mighty but it's looking like the Avet MX series and the Saltist need a closer look before committing.

alanw · 01-18-2015, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ol'skool

Great feedback guys and much appreciated; I was definitly going for small but mighty but it's looking like the Avet MX series and the Saltist need a closer look before committing.

Buy American

PapaDave · 01-19-2015, 10:47 AM

Calcutta 400, have been using this reel for around 20 years, still conquers all.

Subarualmen · 01-20-2015, 12:07 PM

I am getting all my gear ready, i went with a Revo Toro 60HS NACL and a Daiwa Luna 300

RedondoSteve · 01-20-2015, 12:18 PM

Avet MXJ MC with Phoenix 8' stick.

Quality reel at a reasonable price.

FARRIER · 01-21-2015, 01:22 PM

Saltist bg 35 is a great reel. Mine has caught threshers, tuna, wsb, hali, yt. from 10 lbs to 50 lbs. Its never had an issue and needs very little maintenance.

01-17-2015, 03:34 PM	#1
ol'skool Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lomita Posts: 77	Do All Reel? Ok, not that there's really such a thing but like most of you guys you've collected a lot of gear over years of fishing. The problem is that the stuff just keeps getting better! So with the Fred Hall show just around the corner I'm checking out a new set up; primarily a "one size fits all" that will work equally well for halibut, WSB, YT and schoolie Tuna to 40lbs whether soaking a mack or yo-yoing. I've been considering the Accurate FX 500 but was wondering if it was worth the extra $ to step up to the BX? Is it necessary...better...overkill? Other suggetions for fav reels? How about a quality rod to match? Thanks for the input!

01-17-2015, 03:39 PM	#2
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	This is my 'all around reel' With a power handle __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

01-17-2015, 04:07 PM	#3
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	My all around reel: Avet MXJ Raptor paired with a seeker hercules 7'0M. My go to for my yak for surface iron, yo-yo, and bait. Also on the cattle boats. It's overkill for a lot of what I do, but I'll never bring a knife to a gunfight! __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback

01-17-2015, 05:41 PM	#6
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	If you're a Shimano guy, they are releasing their new Torium March 1st. I'm sure they will have them spread out for you to check out at the Fred Hall show like they did the Curado's last year. http://fish.shimano.com/content/sac-...ch/torium.html __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

01-18-2015, 06:36 AM	#10
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	One size fits all? Talica 10ii; super small bit supper powerful. __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

01-17-2015, 04:26 PM	#4
troutking Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Escondido, Ca Posts: 102	Avet MXL paired w/ 8' Seeker Pinhead. I use it for everything. Good setup that won't brake the bank.

01-17-2015, 07:11 PM	#7
dmrides Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Point Loma Posts: 584	All around reel: flylining/ trolling a mac, yoyo, dropper loop... IMO, nothing beats a saltist. Get a BG35, fill it with 65# braid and it will serve you well.

01-17-2015, 08:31 PM	#8
ol'skool Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lomita Posts: 77	Thanks guys, the one thing I dont lack is choices! No one commented on the Accurate; no one using them??

01-17-2015, 10:43 PM	#9
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	Not sure how small accurate reels are, but maybe overkill for kayak? Mxl and mxj, a true catch anything from kayak reel. Remember, part of your drag system on a kayak is the sled ride!!!

01-18-2015, 08:58 AM	#11
ol'skool Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lomita Posts: 77	Great point YakDout! I never thought about the sleighride as part of the drag system LOL!

01-18-2015, 09:47 AM	#13
pray4BIGfish Junior Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 25	All great reels these guys have posted and theres nothing wrong with the accurates on the yak either.. accurates are definitely top of the line reels and my buddy has two that he fishes everytime were out on the water, seen him put the wood to a 150+lb thresher with one of the smallest reels accurate makes this past august.. and you asked about the fx compared to the bx.. IMHO i would spend a little extra money on the BX just because the BX is actually a TWIN drag reel while the FX isn't, the fx is accurates "reel for the masses", its more affordable and doesn't have their patented twin drag built into that series, you can fish a smaller lighter reel in the bx and get the same if not more drag out of it, and I'm guessing since you want an accurate "little reels and big fish" is what youre after, so why not whack a homeward on a trout sized reel lol it definitely makes it a lot of fun-- 0000oooo000 kill em!

01-18-2015, 12:20 PM	#14
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	For the price of an accurate BX you could get 2 good outfits and not have a 1 size fits all. The accurate would be a great reel for sure but kayak fishing is often hard on reels with a higher chance of getting lost in the ocean than boat fishing. Just a thought. Mike

01-18-2015, 05:19 PM	#15
ol'skool Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lomita Posts: 77	Great feedback guys and much appreciated; I was definitly going for small but mighty but it's looking like the Avet MX series and the Saltist need a closer look before committing.

01-19-2015, 10:47 AM	#17
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,457	Calcutta 400, have been using this reel for around 20 years, still conquers all. __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

01-20-2015, 12:07 PM	#18
Subarualmen Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 91	I am getting all my gear ready, i went with a Revo Toro 60HS NACL and a Daiwa Luna 300

01-20-2015, 12:18 PM	#19
RedondoSteve Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Redondo Beach Posts: 36	Cant go wrong with Avet Avet MXJ MC with Phoenix 8' stick. Quality reel at a reasonable price.

01-21-2015, 01:22 PM	#20
FARRIER Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cmont [] Posts: 314	Saltist bg 35 is a great reel. Mine has caught threshers, tuna, wsb, hali, yt. from 10 lbs to 50 lbs. Its never had an issue and needs very little maintenance. __________________ "It depends on what the meaning of the words 'is' is." –Bill Clinton