1 speed vs 2 speed reel - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

taggermike · 03-18-2010, 07:17 AM

The low gear of a 2 speed reel is designed for the end game of a big tuna or bill fish fight where the fish is straight under the boat and doing the big circles. It can also be usefull for getting large bottom dwellers, groupers and big jacks, away from the rocks at the start of the fight. Other than that i can't see too much use in a 2 speed especially for a kayak application. Mike

03-18-2010, 07:17 AM	#7
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	The low gear of a 2 speed reel is designed for the end game of a big tuna or bill fish fight where the fish is straight under the boat and doing the big circles. It can also be usefull for getting large bottom dwellers, groupers and big jacks, away from the rocks at the start of the fight. Other than that i can't see too much use in a 2 speed especially for a kayak application. Mike