kayaks and lever drags?? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Dannowar · 01-13-2013, 03:59 PM

Avet Mxj for trolling live bait and an avet 2 speed hex on my jig stick. The two speed is awesome if you're gonna be cranking all day. I really don't like using stellar drags that much besides penn international for chasing butts.

Dannowar · 01-13-2013, 04:00 PM

Jx I meant

Whiting17 · 01-13-2013, 04:09 PM

Yep, JX and MXJ great all purpose IMO

danjor · 01-13-2013, 04:31 PM

Have a Tyrnos 10, 2 speed. I love the lever drag for all around fishing and the 2 speed is worth the money in some situations. The 2 speed was indispensable on my last trip when I went squid fishing a high speed to pull the jig up from the bottom and a low speed to pull those squids in. In my opinion the best part about them is you can leave them in free spool or slight drag for trolling and when you put them to strike it gradually adds drag vs instantly when you put it in gear on a star drag. Just my 2 cents

steveooo · 01-13-2013, 09:02 PM

I prefer a star drag, but I do have a Tyrnos 8 lever drag that I really like. I mostly use it for making bait, but sometimes I'll use a topshot and fish bait with it. I've fished it 2 years without a service, so it passes the test in my book.

I haven't had much luck with my Avets on the kayak. Good reels, but IMO they don't really stand up to the hard use we put them through on the yak.

Dannowar · 01-13-2013, 10:29 PM

I find that difficult to comprehend (could be different person to person) but I do know that the avets bearings don't like prolonged water exposure. My jx blew a bearing and for 35 bucks avet replaced and tuned it for me and its braved la jolla all year (knock on wood)

After every use I fill up a bucket with fresh water and give all my reels a good shake in it.

Whatever gets the fish to the boat

Biggameaddict · 01-13-2013, 11:26 PM

Its all about what your fishing for and how you like your reels. Lever drags are good because you can easily set them to your desired drag setting but you cant add more drag once your on a fish. Star drags are good because you can always add more drag during a fight but you cant set it to your desired drag as quick or as accurately. So it all comes down to what you like.

smithers · 01-15-2013, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Dannowar

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After every use I fill up a bucket with fresh water and give all my reels a good shake in it.

Whatever gets the fish to the boat

For the record this is not recommended reel maintenance. This will drive water (and salt) deeper into the reel. Better to mist and wipe, and occasionally open/lubricate.

01-13-2013, 03:59 PM	#1
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Avet Mxj for trolling live bait and an avet 2 speed hex on my jig stick. The two speed is awesome if you're gonna be cranking all day. I really don't like using stellar drags that much besides penn international for chasing butts. __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

01-13-2013, 04:00 PM	#2
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Jx I meant __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

01-13-2013, 10:29 PM	#6
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	I find that difficult to comprehend (could be different person to person) but I do know that the avets bearings don't like prolonged water exposure. My jx blew a bearing and for 35 bucks avet replaced and tuned it for me and its braved la jolla all year (knock on wood) After every use I fill up a bucket with fresh water and give all my reels a good shake in it. Whatever gets the fish to the boat __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

01-13-2013, 11:26 PM	#7
Biggameaddict The Kayak Peddler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 591	Its all about what your fishing for and how you like your reels. Lever drags are good because you can easily set them to your desired drag setting but you cant add more drag once your on a fish. Star drags are good because you can always add more drag during a fight but you cant set it to your desired drag as quick or as accurately. So it all comes down to what you like. __________________ Keep your rod close, your gaff closer, and your paddle on a leash.

01-13-2013, 04:09 PM	#3
Whiting17 Junior Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 28	Yep, JX and MXJ great all purpose IMO

01-13-2013, 04:31 PM	#4
danjor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 673	Have a Tyrnos 10, 2 speed. I love the lever drag for all around fishing and the 2 speed is worth the money in some situations. The 2 speed was indispensable on my last trip when I went squid fishing a high speed to pull the jig up from the bottom and a low speed to pull those squids in. In my opinion the best part about them is you can leave them in free spool or slight drag for trolling and when you put them to strike it gradually adds drag vs instantly when you put it in gear on a star drag. Just my 2 cents

01-13-2013, 09:02 PM	#5
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,922	I prefer a star drag, but I do have a Tyrnos 8 lever drag that I really like. I mostly use it for making bait, but sometimes I'll use a topshot and fish bait with it. I've fished it 2 years without a service, so it passes the test in my book. I haven't had much luck with my Avets on the kayak. Good reels, but IMO they don't really stand up to the hard use we put them through on the yak.