favorite avet for yellows in the kelp - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

tymo · 11-11-2009, 08:13 PM

I am looking at a few new setup options for fishing for yellow tail in the kelp with bait i already have a custom wrapped rod and now i am just looking at reels i wanted to buy an avet or shimano but i am not sure what size and line capacity

thanks for the help

DESTROYER · 11-11-2009, 10:13 PM

I like my SX 2 Speed. the MXJ is a nice set up as well. You can't go wrong with the SX.

MVC · 11-12-2009, 09:41 AM

I have both an SX and an MX. They are both great reels. The SX is my favorite.

EFISH · 11-12-2009, 06:39 PM

SX Raptor!!! more drag than the standard sx and holds more line.
Peace
EFISH

forefrazier · 11-12-2009, 06:50 PM

None of them...The Avet's are too fancy for the kayak. Use a Newell!

DESTROYER · 11-12-2009, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by forefrazier

None of them...The Avet's are too fancy for the kayak. Use a Newell!

So now I'm too Fancy?

tylerdurden · 11-12-2009, 10:50 PM

depends on what you want out of it.

Avet is awesome, doesn't do so well with constant kayak water damage. More of a boat reel though for me.

Sx or Mx for live bait. Jx with 40# works good for yo yo. Wouldn't do it another way as far as avet. I think there are better reels for kayaking in general though. Not a bad choice, just more robust ones. Two speed is nice, but doesn't hold up well to salt damage.

Afran · 11-12-2009, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by tymo

I am looking at a few new setup options for fishing for yellow tail in the kelp with bait i already have a custom wrapped rod and now i am just looking at reels i wanted to buy an avet or shimano but i am not sure what size and line capacity

thanks for the help

Tymo,

I have a MXJ & MXJ 2 speed. I choose not to use this reels while kayak fishing because I have found that their clicker tension is not very controlable (it's not strong enough to hold back a mac or horse dine from running wild while trolling).

I decided on Shimano Trinidad 14's/16's (Torium model will work as well. Also Daiwa Saltist models). I went with the Trinidads because you can control the pressure on the clicker, for trolling if needed.

A few notes:
I bought all my Trinidad models used for around $200 (no need to pay full price).
I use my Avet reels on PB and Chart boats.
This is just my opinion, others have their own

Thanks!

11-11-2009, 08:13 PM	#1
tymo Junior Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 21	favorite avet for yellows in the kelp I am looking at a few new setup options for fishing for yellow tail in the kelp with bait i already have a custom wrapped rod and now i am just looking at reels i wanted to buy an avet or shimano but i am not sure what size and line capacity thanks for the help

11-12-2009, 10:50 PM	#7
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	depends on what you want out of it. Avet is awesome, doesn't do so well with constant kayak water damage. More of a boat reel though for me. Sx or Mx for live bait. Jx with 40# works good for yo yo. Wouldn't do it another way as far as avet. I think there are better reels for kayaking in general though. Not a bad choice, just more robust ones. Two speed is nice, but doesn't hold up well to salt damage. __________________ MLPA, if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem Let the Fish and Game Commission know what you think about the proposed maps. Be ready for December 9th and 10th.

11-11-2009, 10:13 PM	#2
DESTROYER Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "The Table" Posts: 976	I like my SX 2 Speed. the MXJ is a nice set up as well. You can't go wrong with the SX.

11-12-2009, 09:41 AM	#3
MVC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 278	I have both an SX and an MX. They are both great reels. The SX is my favorite.

11-12-2009, 06:39 PM	#4
EFISH Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: in my head Posts: 31	SX Raptor!!! more drag than the standard sx and holds more line. Peace EFISH

11-12-2009, 06:50 PM	#5
forefrazier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OC Posts: 397	None of them...The Avet's are too fancy for the kayak. Use a Newell!