6/3 2 speed

[ConSeaMate]

OK....I just picked up my first Avet.....a 6/3 2 speed.......Looks great!....so any suggestions on do's and dont's with it?....Best line for it.....

[Keta]

Don't use it, put it in a box and mail it to me.

[ConSeaMate]

LMAO..................what's your address?

[jureal]

If a JX, I just put on 350 yds of 60# JB hollow spectra. I plan on using a topshot of 40# test mono or fluro connected with the finger trap and a sato crimp. I think that I should be able to get another 50-60 yds of topshot on it for a total of 400 yds.

[Jig Strike]

If that deal falls through, I'll take it.

[OneFlAngler]

warp I own 4 of the LX 6/3 I had them spooled with gerry brown 80 hollow core & kona windons. I use them for black fin tuna and the general offshore troll here in florida dorado wahoo etc. I have 6 LX 6s spooled with 20 suffix these I use for kings and sails

[ConSeaMate]

Thanks for the info!....Now Finadict needs to finish the rod he is building for it!.....

[hustlur]

Originally Posted by OneFlAngler

warp I own 4 of the LX 6/3 I had them spooled with gerry brown 80 hollow core & kona windons. I use them for black fin tuna and the general offshore troll here in florida dorado wahoo etc. I have 6 LX 6s spooled with 20 suffix these I use for kings and sails

ONEFLAAngler,

Do you find the LX 6/3 a little scratchy?

Hustlur

[SAGE]

Originally Posted by OneFlAngler

warp I own 4 of the LX 6/3 I had them spooled with gerry brown 80 hollow core & kona windons. I use them for black fin tuna and the general offshore troll here in florida dorado wahoo etc. I have 6 LX 6s spooled with 20 suffix these I use for kings and sails

Frank , I'd do what Dave said. Thats a great reel.

[1:11]

Regarding the angler the mentioned the sato crimps, why dont you just do a uni to uni?? Is simple to tie and you aint gonna break it. Also snugs up into a clean little knot.


For the angler that asked if the LX was a little "scratchy". I was hesitant to buy the JX 6/3 because it felt a little grindy to me when turning the handle out of the box. After holding off for a while I finally bought the reel when so many people spoke very highly of them. I just got a nice bluefin on mine. Cast beautifully, great drag, so smooth and powerful. My only complaint was that i smashed my knuckle into the lever drag and split my knuckle open (my fault). The reel is very nice.

[sdangler]

Originally Posted by Lend-a-Fish

Regarding the angler the mentioned the sato crimps, why dont you just do a uni to uni?? Is simple to tie and you aint gonna break it. Also snugs up into a clean little knot.


For the angler that asked if the LX was a little "scratchy". I was hesitant to buy the JX 6/3 because it felt a little grindy to me when turning the handle out of the box. After holding off for a while I finally bought the reel when so many people spoke very highly of them. I just got a nice bluefin on mine. Cast beautifully, great drag, so smooth and powerful. My only complaint was that i smashed my knuckle into the lever drag and split my knuckle open (my fault). The reel is very nice.

I would not use a Sato crimp for a topshot on a rig like that as you are going to want to use it alot over time before replacement. A uni to uni or the bimini-albright is a good solution. I personally serve all my topshots at 30# and over and do a loop to loop.

You can get a ton of line on the LX, but it's a bitch to yo yo. The JX is better for that and still holds a lot of line.

I'm an Avet HO!

Mark

[ConSeaMate]

Marks a ho!