Avet LX Recommendation?

[WaltNJ]

Can anyone recommend an Avet model reel for trolling for striped bass?

Seems like there are a few models...and I like that they have left hand retrieve options.

Thanks.

[Gerry Zagorski]

If it's going to be used for strictly trolling then get the 4.6 since you want the lower retrieve speed when you are fighting a fish.

If you want to use it to troll and jig, the 2 speed would be best. You troll in the lower gear and jig in the higher gear and when you are fighting a fish put it in lower gear.

You don't need the MC cast versions unless you are going to be casting so I would pass on that.

[Walleyed]

Gerry has it well stated there, the only thing I would suggest is that instead of the LX, look at the JX. same gear ratios, just a narrower spool. Has all the capacity you need for trolling & jigging stripers, but when fighting a fish, I find the narrower reels easier to deal with.

[WaltNJ]

Thanks guys.

[Gerry Zagorski]

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Gerry has it well stated there, the only thing I would suggest is that instead of the LX, look at the JX. same gear ratios, just a narrower spool. Has all the capacity you need for trolling & jigging stripers, but when fighting a fish, I find the narrower reels easier to deal with.

Yep Jim. The JX is a great choice as well. Part of the reason I bought the LX was for the extra line capacity so I could use it for trolling offshore as well. If I was going to use it strictly for Stripers, I prolly would have went with the JX. JX are also great for deep water bottom fishing too.

[Pennsy Guy]

You can also use the LX for tuna!!! Yes, I use an LX6 with 30# mono with 30# braid backing for day flat lining. Landed up to 70# LFT on it-no problems...

[WaltNJ]

What kind of rods are you guys pairing these with for trolling inshore, jigging, trolling offshore, etc.?

[catfishonthelake]

What kind of rods are you guys pairing these with for trolling inshore, jigging, trolling offshore, etc.?

If you're jigging, Black Hole is tough to beat. The Cape Cod Special 250 gram rod is all you will need and more for jigging NJ bluefin.

[SaltLife1980]

If you're jigging, Black Hole is tough to beat. The Cape Cod Special 250 gram rod is all you will need and more for jigging NJ bluefin.

Yeah i have a JX paired with a Black Hole. Bad ass set up.

[Pennsy Guy]

My reel is on an Outer banks Outfitters 20yr old rod-Penn blank with butt 1/2 wrapped with graphite....an oldie but a goody...;)

[Gerry Zagorski]

7 foot Seeker BA Series 20-30 pound class. Whatever you get, if you intend to troll, get slick butts which makes it easier to get the rod out of the rod holder when there is a load on it.

If you are going to be trolling bunker spoons, you want at least a 7 foot rod with a tip that is on the softer side. A tip with some give in it make the spoons run better.

[WaltNJ]

Sounds good, guys. Thank you.

My plan is to get separate trolling and bunker spoon trolling rods. I know I may have somewhat missed the stripers this spring...but I hope to be ready by the fall.

[WaltNJ]

Resurrecting this post...

So over the winter, I ordered two 8.5' bunker spoon rods form Kevin Brogan and paired them with Shimano Tekota 800LC reels. (Actually have the reels...rods will be done very soon.)

Now...just ordered a 7' Medium-Heavy action rod for jigging and chunking from the boat for stripers and fluke. (Thinking I could troll with these too, but I have a couple trolling rods already.)

My question is...which Avet reel? Currently looking at the JX 6/3 G2. Any thoughts? Which would you choose if trolling? And which would you choose if not trolling with this setup?

Thank you, guys...

[Walleyed]

The JX 6/3 G2 will fulfill all your striper needs. Capacity is a bit small for offshore trolling, but if you're into party boat tuna fishing, it will work for both chunking and jigging, as you can put 400 yards of 65lb braid on and still have room for a 100 yard mono topshot. You'll be good for pretty much any yellowfin or longfin, but it would be possible to get spooled by a large bigeye.

As I stated before, all things being equal, I prefer the narrower spools, I find you get a lot less torque on the rod (turning on the long access from the force of turning the handle) and line management on the spool is easier.

[WaltNJ]

Thanks, Walleyed. I appreciate it.

That being said...is the "G2" feature worth it?

Again...jigging and chunking...and possible trolling for stripers.

I'm not into tuna.................yet.

[Walleyed]

The standard JX is rated by Avet to provide 15 lbs of drag at strike and 20 at full. The G2 is 21/28.

Either will give you all the drag you'd ever need for stripers.

Whether it's worth it, I can't say, it all depends if you want the additional drag, that's the only real difference.

The literature does say the clicker has been redesigned to be louder, but I don't have any personal experience with that.

[MrAC1980]

I'll add a few things. 1. make sure Kevin puts a gimble on the 7' rods your having made. 2. for inshore bass/blues I think the JX is overkill. The new G2 SX with 12lbs at strike and 20lb at full of drag is really all you need, loaded with 50lb braid and call it a day. Plus the smaller reel will feel more comfortable in your hands and can play double duty as a bottom fish setup, espcially if you plan to use it for seabass and fluke. YOU DO NOT WANT TO FLUKE WITH A JX. If you like a taller reel, even the MXJ G2 would suffice.

[WaltNJ]

That's interesting. Do you think the SX is still up for trolling if I choose to with this rod? Say stretch's or umbrella rigs?

[Garone Custom Rods]

If you want to use them to troll offshore too I would get the LX G2 in the 4.6 ratio.

[WaltNJ]

Welp! Looks like the reel answer is...multiple reels! One reel can only cover so much.

I like the idea of the SX reels (smaller and lower profile) since I've got trolling stuff that's doing just fine for now.

So looks like I've got it down to the Avet SX 6/4 which I intend to use for chunking and jigging fluke and stripers on a 7' medium heavy Kevin Brogan rod with a gimbal! (I called and I was already getting a rubber gimbal...but worth asking!)

Any last thoughts before I pull the trigger? I don't mind having my mind changed...

[Garone Custom Rods]

Welp! Looks like the reel answer is...multiple reels! One reel can only cover so much.

I like the idea of the SX reels (smaller and lower profile) since I've got trolling stuff that's doing just fine for now.

So looks like I've got it down to the Avet SX 6/4 which I intend to use for chunking and jigging fluke and stripers on a 7' medium heavy Kevin Brogan rod with a gimbal! (I called and I was already getting a rubber gimbal...but worth asking!)

Any last thoughts before I pull the trigger? I don't mind having my mind changed...

IMO the 2 speed on a reel that size is a waste of $

[WaltNJ]

Garone Custom Rods, I was kind of hoping for thoughts on that, but was hoping it would just come up.

Seems like jigging and chunking doesn't really require a 2-speed setup...but didn't know if I was missing something.

Thanks for that.

[Pennsy Guy]

Won't comment on the reel--that's been pretty well covered & you're getting your rods. If, however you should get into blue water fishing, consider an acid wrapped rod---torque problem is eliminated even with a wide spool reel. It acts like a spinning rod...line's on the bottom side of rod...I wouldn't give up the three I have...my 2 cents......

[Ice Cream Bill]

Yes Walt, if you're getting your rod built by Kevin--his last name is Bogan!

[WaltNJ]

Thank you, guys.

And thank you for the correction on "Bogan". I appreciate that.

[MrAC1980]

I agree the 2 speed SX is a waste. Go with the standard SX G2 single speed non-mc. If you wait a little while different colors will soon be available.

[Fishingfool2]

I think you are better off with a Penn Fathom 30LD or Marquesa MA20 or MA30