Avet reel size? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

RaginCajun · 08-10-2015, 03:51 PM

What is a good size reel for big YT and tuna? Also is the raptor model worth the extra money? I also use braid with 50 to 100 yards of floro. any help is appreciated alot!!

ful-rac · 08-10-2015, 04:16 PM

Go with an MXJ-non raptor.

But if you have the money...by all means....but really most of the things your gonna catch from your kayak or by boat even will not require dual drag.

HobieScot · 08-10-2015, 04:23 PM

What do you consider a big tuna?

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momo fish · 08-10-2015, 04:29 PM

MXJ or even MXL if your not using braid (which is not advisable).. I use SX and MXJ when fishing. Just use different top shots..

I did see someone at LJ recently with a HXW raptor and besides being jealous was thinking how much of an overkill that was.. 😊

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cell128 · 08-10-2015, 05:22 PM

50-100 yards of flouro 😱 thats shaait is expensive! I use about a 10ft floro leader on top of spectra

RaginCajun · 08-10-2015, 08:36 PM

50 to 80 lbs tuna plus it will be coming back to the gulf Coast when i get out the navy were yellowfin are 100 plus

HobieScot · 08-10-2015, 09:28 PM

I would go with the MX. That will cover most of your fishing needs

5-20 · 08-11-2015, 12:08 PM

JX 2 speed raptor at minimum for "big tuna".

Back in the gulf, you'll be able to use it for sharks.

ful-rac · 08-11-2015, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RaginCajun

50 to 80 lbs tuna plus it will be coming back to the gulf Coast when i get out the navy were yellowfin are 100 plus

100 pound plus tunas...in that case you should look into the Shimano talicas, 16 IIs and 20IIs. Awesome reel with insane pulling power....but with a hefty price tag.

08-10-2015, 03:51 PM	#1
RaginCajun Junior Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 4	Avet reel size? What is a good size reel for big YT and tuna? Also is the raptor model worth the extra money? I also use braid with 50 to 100 yards of floro. any help is appreciated alot!!

08-10-2015, 04:16 PM	#2
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Go with an MXJ-non raptor. But if you have the money...by all means....but really most of the things your gonna catch from your kayak or by boat even will not require dual drag. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

08-10-2015, 09:28 PM	#7
HobieScot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 370	I would go with the MX. That will cover most of your fishing needs Last edited by HobieScot; 08-10-2015 at 09:36 PM.

08-10-2015, 04:23 PM	#3
HobieScot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 370	What do you consider a big tuna? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-10-2015, 04:29 PM	#4
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	MXJ or even MXL if your not using braid (which is not advisable).. I use SX and MXJ when fishing. Just use different top shots.. I did see someone at LJ recently with a HXW raptor and besides being jealous was thinking how much of an overkill that was.. 😊 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-10-2015, 05:22 PM	#5
cell128 lizard king Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lakewood Posts: 520	50-100 yards of flouro 😱 thats shaait is expensive! I use about a 10ft floro leader on top of spectra

08-10-2015, 08:36 PM	#6
RaginCajun Junior Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 4	50 to 80 lbs tuna plus it will be coming back to the gulf Coast when i get out the navy were yellowfin are 100 plus

08-11-2015, 12:08 PM	#8
5-20 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 241	JX 2 speed raptor at minimum for "big tuna". Back in the gulf, you'll be able to use it for sharks.