How much Mono on a MXL?

Dave_H · Jun-16-2009, 12:21 PM

I seached for hours trying to find this info, but I can't find anything.

Does anyone know how many yards of straight 30# mono an Avet MXL will hold?

All I can find is 360 yards of 20#, I'm hoping it could hold close to 275 of 30#.

Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.
Dave

bloodynovice · Jun-16-2009, 12:43 PM

You'd get about ~240 yards. Use the line calculator at Accurates website: Line Calculation

20lb mono has diameter of .018 and 30lb mono has .022

Consider spectra backing!

socladuckslayer · Jun-16-2009, 01:20 PM

If yer gonna go 30#, back it up

Dave_H · Jun-16-2009, 01:21 PM

Thanks James, thats a handy calculator.

240 yards seems on the short side.
The reel is for a friend of mine and I would be concerned about her cutting herself with spectra, she would rather use just straight mono.

I thought the MXL would be a good size for her, she's got very small hands. The JX might be a tad too big.

She's been using a jigmaster that I converted with accturate sideplates, frame, and stainless gear sleave. It's been working very well for her but I think she could use a better drag and maybe a MC.

The MXL seems a little small and the JX a little big.

Thanks James,
Dave

**fishnfool** · Jun-16-2009, 01:28 PM

It will hold 300 yds of 30#...maybe 290. Plenty for local stuff.

FishStalker · Jun-16-2009, 01:34 PM

The JX is narrower than, but about the same diameter as a penn 500 (jigmaster).

Dave_H · Jun-16-2009, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishnfool

It will hold 300 yds of 30#...maybe 290. Plenty for local stuff.

You think so Kevan?
I think I get around 300 yards on her jigmaster, maybe it gets down to 275 after stripping line and retying a lot.
Like I said, I would be fine if the MXL could hold close to 275 of 30#

As for the JX, I thought it was larger (diameter) than a jigmaster?
Would that make the LX the same size as a Jigmaster (3/0)?

I hope that question doesn't sound stupid, I live on the island and only get overtown a couple times a year. Otherwise I would just go to a tackle store and look at them

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FishStalker · Jun-16-2009, 01:57 PM

The frame on my model of JX (6/3 non MC with newer handle) is 3 inches in diameter and about 2 5/8 inches wide (excluding the gearbox and handle).

The frame on my stock penn 500 is 3 inches in diameter and is 3 1/8 inches wide (excluding the handle, gearbox and spool tensioner).

Here's a picture of them side by side:

Dave_H · Jun-16-2009, 02:16 PM

Wow. thank you very much for doing that Charles, really apprechiate it.
I really thought it would be bigger, but thats the same size and the narrow spool will be easier for her and for an ounce or 2 more than the jigmaster she gets a two speed and lever drag.

Thank you very much for your help,
Dave

socladuckslayer · Jun-16-2009, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FishStalker

The frame on my model of JX (6/3 non MC with newer handle) is 3 inches in diameter and about 2 5/8 inches wide (excluding the gearbox and handle).

The frame on my stock penn 500 is 3 inches in diameter and is 3 1/8 inches wide (excluding the handle, gearbox and spool tensioner).

Here's a picture of them side by side:

That was a super cool thing to do. The fish gods now owe you one

Dave_H · Jun-16-2009, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by socladuckslayer

That was a super cool thing to do. The fish gods now owe you one

Sure was, if any of you guys come over here please feel free to send me a PM. I'll help you in any way I can.

coryellk · Jun-16-2009, 03:21 PM

The Jigmaster makes about 12 - 14 pounds of drag without completely bottoming it out. An MXL makes about the same before too much pressure is put on the pinion bearing. My MXL has 350yds of 50# spectra and approximately 75 yds of 30# mono topshot.

I think you'll be fine as far as capacity goes. The MXL was made to fish 30# line with full mono spools. I think the odds are very small that she'll get spooled. Good luck.