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Originally Posted by Billy V
I mostly use a Dawia Sealine X40 or a Saltist 35 or 40 on the kayak. They are my all time favorite No BS Reels.
The SealineX 40 has a spool that is 50 grams lighter than an avet JX, so you will get a good long cast with a little practice and less energy exerted. There is also a big shoulder on the spool to ride while controlling the spool with your thumb.
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I have a slew of sealines, use them for everything. upgraded them with greased carbon fiber drags, and with them, they're good for anything, anywhere under 100lbs. and they are as good a casting reel as can be found.
josh' pic above with the big jig stick is really informational. so much of casting is the rod. throwing iron, you need a softer, more parabolic rod. watch all the casting competitions, or look at breakaway rods for instance. all the good jig/casting sticks, they are softer and really load up. that's the key. a good rod is going to go a long ways towards helping casting, both distance and backlashes. and learn good technique casting them too. don't overpower the rod. let it do the work for you. problem with a good jig stick though is they are heavier and tiring to throw for a long time. and they have way less leverage on a fish and can tire you out on a couple of nice fish. graphite, which is much lighter is not the best for jig sticks, but way less tiring and better on leverage. so, I guess the MC is helpful there.
I casted the MC avets at FH. very nice indeed. where I see them helpful is tossing live bait off the rail. not the terribly necessary on a kayak.