reel set up ?

[BYRD]

Not sure if this the corect forum, but here goes.

If you were going to buy six reels for offshore, would you get 6 50's or 4 50's and 2 30's. Brand doesn't matter I'm just talking about reel size/class. If the later is there an advantge to having the 30's in the spread? I will mostly fish out of Va. Beach and Oregon Inlet.


Thanks

Craig

[Capt. Brian Daley]

Craig depends on were you fish and for what , canyons do the 50's
in shore 30 line do 30's and mix and match the sizes is fine just make sure
the brand you buy has a smoooth drag. and if money stands in play get the
50'S so your not over powered by a nice fish

[Sea Draggin]

I would recommend the 4 50's and 2 30's. You have to have the 50's for big game, but the 30's are more versatile.

For instance, I run two 30's on my flatlines with nakeds for dolphin. I can barely engage the reel drag and its great. If something larger comes on them, they can normally handle it.

Again with the lighter drags, we can live bait for big kings in the fall. Use them to pull medium size planers, bail dolphin with them, you name it.

That why I keep swivel clips on mine instead of wind-ons, because they are my go-to's. My 50's get the wind ons and heavy drag.


Plus the 30's just feel good in your hand, not heavy like 50's. I was looking at the cal sheets conversions and I bet a converted 30, with 80lb braid, would be an awesome reel.

[Bob ECT]

Will you be spending more time in the canyons or inshore of them?

I'd get all Avet 30's. Backed with braid you'll have the line and drag strength to handle what the 50's can and a much lighter set up.

Maybe one 50 for the WB line

[flatbottom]

I like Bob ECT plan of attack. Soon I will be looking and the Avets 30's are on the 1st list

[BYRD]

Thanks for the reply's. Don't think I'll get out to the canyon. Mostly inshore 40-60 lb yellowfins is my idea of fun. Maybe the ocassional hoo and of course, the yellow and green acrobats are on the list.

Noticed some of ya'll mentioned Avet's. Are they in the same league as Penn and Shimano? I just figured I would buy either Shimano or Penn products. Probably lean toward Penn. Although the Shimano is sweet.

Please enlighten me to the ways of the Avet!

[djwhitman]

A year ago i would have leaned to the penns, but after using tiagra 30s AND penn 30s on the same trip I would absolutely go with the shimano tiagras. Also, all we use are tld 25(shimano) and penn 6/0s, we've caught mahi 35lbs, yft close to 60lbs, wahoo over 70lbs and a sail. None of the these fish were even CLOSE to being more than the reels could handle, so I think the 30s will handle most of what you catch anywhere you go. Then there's the ever present problem of pullin 3 large & 3 small reels and having the BIG fish pile onto the SMALL reel. If you're gonna pull for a good size BFT or Blue Marlin then go with a couple 50s and TARGET those fish.
As far as the avets go, i've NO experience with them and i'm interested in reading what people have to say!
DJ Whitman

[HOLWACHAGOT]

AVET ROCKS! I use lighter tackle for pelagics. There are several reasons for this...Versatility being the first concern after functionality. My seven rod spread for Pelagics consist of...
(2) AVET L:X 6.O-1

(2) AVET L:X 8.0-1

(2) AVET JX4.1-1

(1) TR-X 30W/2.


The LX models I have are spooled with 600yds of 50# power pro going to 150 yds 50# mono to 80# mono wind-on.
The JX models are spooled with about 500 yds of power pro top shotted with 100 yds 50# mono.
The TR-X 30 (only the seventh one produced in the original batch of twelve prototypes) has 700 yds of 80# Jerry Brown Spectra hollow core braid to 100# mono wind-on.

All rods are Shimano Tallus rods with medium fast action.

I also take my 80W Tiagra bent butt DFA imitation for pulling bars,dredge, or planer.

I have caught Bluefins to 70 lbs, yellow fins up to 60 lbs, Mahi, several white marlin, and a million big bluefish and fat Alberts on the lighter stuff. We tend to overpower our offshore quarry I believe when all 50's are out. I like the lighter stuff. Granted, a slob Blue Marlin will probably spool the JX models and probably the LX models as well. Yes, Huge tuna will have little trouble doing the same. I was spooled on two out of five bigeye bites when all were smacked simultaneously, proceeded to pull the hook on the other three. Yes this tackle is light. Yes you will get spooled eventually if your baits are right...However, the majority of the fish we encounter can be handled with this type of light gear. The TR-X 30/2 will catch any fish in the ocean I am convinced. The drag is incredibly smooth and it gets 70# at full setting. All the other reels are incredibly smooth as well. The JX is too small for offshore trolling but great for bailers and dropping to Whitey, very light and easy to handle.

I always take the Torium with me too for dropping the steel. Best reel on the market for the deep jigging, period.


Sorry to ramble Byrd. I think if I were gonna gear up I would get the AVET 4/0 for trolling. This will be plenty of beef for most of what you will encounter.

Hope this helps.

This is not a sales pitch. These reels are great. They are also...
MADE IN THE USA!


The JX rods double as TOG KILLERS or FLOUNDER POUNDERS and the LX rods can be used for DRUM, COBIA, the list goes on...Versatility.

[anthony]

I'm a big fan of Shimano...as a matter of fact, I own nothing but Shimano. They get a workout on a charterboat and they have NEVER failed. I keep them serviced and in great shape but I have never had a failure. I have heard pretty good things about the Avet's but keep in mind they are a fairly new company. If they go out of business, you will have a tough time getting parts.

[HOLWACHAGOT]

I love Shimano as well. Just wanted to give BYRD some first hand feedback on the Avet since he asked. Shimano is just as good if not better; however, Avet has a very high quality product from my experience. Holwachagot.