Help me decide...Avet JX or LX?

[BrokeLoser]

Single speed or 2 speed for difference in cash?
Putting together another 30-40# setup. Primarily fishing from the yak.

[yaker81]

Don't waste your money on a 2 speed, especially fishing from a kayak. Jx vs lx. Jx is easier to cast due to the narrow spool. Put some 65lb spectra, top it off with some 40lb floro and your good to go.

[oneyedeer]

The question would be which type of line are you planning to fish...mono or spectra? Both have more then enough drag for 30-40lb setup

If 100% mono then LX
If any combination with spectra then JX

I actually like the 2spd just in case you do go on a boat

[ful-rac]

No 2 speed isnt necsessary but if you can afford it why not? 2 speed does come in handy when your crankn up that pesky BSB from the bottom or that huge YT you cant get a crank on...

[StinkyMatt]

Just purchased one of each from CharkBait.

The JX pulled out a 33 YT without any probs. 2 speed? Why?


They are both nice and shiny..........your choice. On a kayak you will not need anything more than a JX.

[danjor]

This post was very helpful because I also was wondering what ever to get. And I'll agree 2 speed is not necessary and you can still catch fish without it just fine, but also carbon fiber paddle or a HDS fish finder is not necessary but man they are sure nice.
Only time I have ever used my 2nd speed on my tyrnos is when squid fishing, made it actually enjoyable to drag them up from the depths lol.

[BrokeLoser]

I decided on the single speed JX...thanks for all your advice!