Help me decide...Avet JX or LX? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

BrokeLoser · 02-25-2013, 05:31 AM

Single speed or 2 speed for difference in cash?
Putting together another 30-40# setup. Primarily fishing from the yak.

yaker81 · 02-25-2013, 05:59 AM

Don't waste your money on a 2 speed, especially fishing from a kayak. Jx vs lx. Jx is easier to cast due to the narrow spool. Put some 65lb spectra, top it off with some 40lb floro and your good to go.

oneyedeer · 02-25-2013, 06:43 AM

The question would be which type of line are you planning to fish...mono or spectra? Both have more then enough drag for 30-40lb setup

If 100% mono then LX
If any combination with spectra then JX

I actually like the 2spd just in case you do go on a boat

ful-rac · 02-25-2013, 07:07 AM

No 2 speed isnt necsessary but if you can afford it why not? 2 speed does come in handy when your crankn up that pesky BSB from the bottom or that huge YT you cant get a crank on...

StinkyMatt · 02-25-2013, 07:23 AM

Just purchased one of each from CharkBait.

The JX pulled out a 33 YT without any probs. 2 speed? Why?

They are both nice and shiny..........your choice. On a kayak you will not need anything more than a JX.

danjor · 02-25-2013, 08:19 AM

This post was very helpful because I also was wondering what ever to get. And I'll agree 2 speed is not necessary and you can still catch fish without it just fine, but also carbon fiber paddle or a HDS fish finder is not necessary but man they are sure nice.
Only time I have ever used my 2nd speed on my tyrnos is when squid fishing, made it actually enjoyable to drag them up from the depths lol.

BrokeLoser · 02-25-2013, 08:35 PM

I decided on the single speed JX...thanks for all your advice!

02-25-2013, 05:31 AM	#1
BrokeLoser Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 472	Help me decide...Avet JX or LX? Single speed or 2 speed for difference in cash? Putting together another 30-40# setup. Primarily fishing from the yak.

02-25-2013, 07:07 AM	#4
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	No 2 speed isnt necsessary but if you can afford it why not? 2 speed does come in handy when your crankn up that pesky BSB from the bottom or that huge YT you cant get a crank on... __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

02-25-2013, 05:59 AM	#2
yaker81 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SD Posts: 65	Don't waste your money on a 2 speed, especially fishing from a kayak. Jx vs lx. Jx is easier to cast due to the narrow spool. Put some 65lb spectra, top it off with some 40lb floro and your good to go.

02-25-2013, 06:43 AM	#3
oneyedeer Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, ca Posts: 684	The question would be which type of line are you planning to fish...mono or spectra? Both have more then enough drag for 30-40lb setup If 100% mono then LX If any combination with spectra then JX I actually like the 2spd just in case you do go on a boat

02-25-2013, 07:23 AM	#5
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Just purchased one of each from CharkBait. The JX pulled out a 33 YT without any probs. 2 speed? Why? They are both nice and shiny..........your choice. On a kayak you will not need anything more than a JX.

02-25-2013, 08:19 AM	#6
danjor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 673	This post was very helpful because I also was wondering what ever to get. And I'll agree 2 speed is not necessary and you can still catch fish without it just fine, but also carbon fiber paddle or a HDS fish finder is not necessary but man they are sure nice. Only time I have ever used my 2nd speed on my tyrnos is when squid fishing, made it actually enjoyable to drag them up from the depths lol.

02-25-2013, 08:35 PM	#7
BrokeLoser Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 472	I decided on the single speed JX...thanks for all your advice!