What reel hmmm.... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

kiyo21 · 05-29-2013, 07:16 PM

Trying to decide still between a mxj or mxl I plan on doing some

as we'll as

and everything else I can hook up to but since i'v never bin out for thoes species yet idk where to start on # test or line capacity.

Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Thank!

Dannowar · 05-29-2013, 07:51 PM

Get a torium and have it modded with carbon drags, dog, and new bearings. Boom. You got a Trinidad for 200 bucks.

skrilla · 05-29-2013, 09:00 PM

MXJ and MXL are the same, just one is wider than the other. Both will fish 30# comfortably. 40# will test it's limits. Just becareful not to set your drag preset too high or you'll crush the pinion bearing. The Raptors you can fish about 10# heavier.

Usually the deciding factor between the two would be how much line capacity is needed for the type of fishing you'll be doing. Generally I'd suggest the lighter narrower MXJ for casting jigs. The MXL if you need the line capacity for long or deeper soaks. Also if you plan to fish all mono no braid and need all the mono you can get.

But since you haven't targeted those species yet get the Torium or hell even a Sealine 40. Learn to fish for those species first then see if you really need a lever drag imho. You might just save yourself some $.

taggermike · 05-30-2013, 09:46 AM

With spectra you can get plenty of line on a small reel. Almost all of our
Kayak YT and WSB are in less than a hundred feet of water and from the yak
They will tow you rather than make long runs like they would from an anchored
Boat. Mike

Dannowar · 05-30-2013, 01:59 PM

There's an mx for sale in the for sale forum. Good deal too!

kiyo21 · 05-30-2013, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dannowar

There's an mx for sale in the for sale forum. Good deal too!

Ya I pm'd him

kiyo21 · 05-30-2013, 05:45 PM

Never used braid before, all my life 100% mono.
Feels like I need to try it now for sure

vincentek9 · 05-30-2013, 07:11 PM

sx. i like the smaller size. line capacity can be averted with spectra. i fish 200yd 65# spectra with about 10yd 20# fluoro. neither of these have much stretch to them but i make that up by using extremely parabolic rods. i usually keep my drags a bit light because of the stupid leverdrag system on the lower model avets have no guard to prevent you from smashing it into "full" when you're excited.

Dannowar · 05-30-2013, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiyo21

Never used braid before, all my life 100% mono.
Feels like I need to try it now for sure

I was the same way. Do yourself a favor. Only reel I don't use braid is my jig setup.

05-29-2013, 07:16 PM	#1
kiyo21 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chino CA Posts: 202	What reel hmmm.... Trying to decide still between a mxj or mxl I plan on doing some as we'll as and everything else I can hook up to but since i'v never bin out for thoes species yet idk where to start on # test or line capacity. Any info would be greatly appreciated! Thank!

05-29-2013, 07:51 PM	#2
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Get a torium and have it modded with carbon drags, dog, and new bearings. Boom. You got a Trinidad for 200 bucks. __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

05-29-2013, 09:00 PM	#3
skrilla Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 664	MXJ and MXL are the same, just one is wider than the other. Both will fish 30# comfortably. 40# will test it's limits. Just becareful not to set your drag preset too high or you'll crush the pinion bearing. The Raptors you can fish about 10# heavier. Usually the deciding factor between the two would be how much line capacity is needed for the type of fishing you'll be doing. Generally I'd suggest the lighter narrower MXJ for casting jigs. The MXL if you need the line capacity for long or deeper soaks. Also if you plan to fish all mono no braid and need all the mono you can get. But since you haven't targeted those species yet get the Torium or hell even a Sealine 40. Learn to fish for those species first then see if you really need a lever drag imho. You might just save yourself some $. __________________ Urban Camo Trident 13

05-30-2013, 01:59 PM	#5
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	There's an mx for sale in the for sale forum. Good deal too! __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

05-30-2013, 07:11 PM	#8
vincentek9 MAYNEE-YAK Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 533	sx. i like the smaller size. line capacity can be averted with spectra. i fish 200yd 65# spectra with about 10yd 20# fluoro. neither of these have much stretch to them but i make that up by using extremely parabolic rods. i usually keep my drags a bit light because of the stupid leverdrag system on the lower model avets have no guard to prevent you from smashing it into "full" when you're excited. __________________

05-30-2013, 09:46 AM	#4
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	With spectra you can get plenty of line on a small reel. Almost all of our Kayak YT and WSB are in less than a hundred feet of water and from the yak They will tow you rather than make long runs like they would from an anchored Boat. Mike

05-30-2013, 05:45 PM	#7
kiyo21 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chino CA Posts: 202	Never used braid before, all my life 100% mono. Feels like I need to try it now for sure