New Favorite Rig

Double Z · Jul-04-2006, 09:31 AM

Thanks to Karl and Kevan, I've got a new favorite. SX on a 8' Shimano Teramer 12-25lb. It's perfect. I'd like to say I killed a 40lb Yellow Fin Tuna on it but all it's seen so far is big ass Mackeral and a few dink bass. I did have a few nasty spectra backlashes though. My right thumb is a little raw too

. I worked the iron with it for two days and it'll fling a jig. The distance got better and better as I got used to the rig. Even with the drag set at 7.5 lbs, there was no resistance at the handle. I did back it back to 5.5 lbs though, I always fish at 25% at strike.

Thanks guys! Karl, I hope that JX works as well for you.

reel fun · Jul-04-2006, 09:37 AM

my favorite rig as well is with an avet

its an oldstyle mx with a seeker black steel 970 20-30

aguachico · Jul-04-2006, 11:00 AM

Nice Dayle. My sx is on a Seeker Blue 8 foot - cut to 7.5 inshore 809.
I'm done with spectra, it's a pain in the ass.

halibutslayerII · Jul-04-2006, 05:53 PM

BS with out pics!!!!

Double Z · Jul-05-2006, 11:11 AM

halibutslayerII · Jul-07-2006, 07:53 PM

Nice!!!

albacore858 · Jul-08-2006, 05:53 PM

nice rig im thinking about getting a sx on my seeker inshore but there so dam expensive

Double Z · Jul-08-2006, 06:03 PM

What's expensive, the SX?

http://www.bdtackle.com/catalog/Avet-p-1-c-9.html

I'm one of the resident cheap bastards here. Considering what you are getting, that's a heck of a deal. The two speeds are pricey though (MX and up).

Mamoo · Jul-08-2006, 06:13 PM

My favorite rig is a Sx as well and it is matched on a Calstar 800XLH. Also, I got to see the SX 2 speed today and its pretty bad ass.

**sdangler** · Jul-08-2006, 07:35 PM

Calico caught a 50# Yellow Fin Tuna at the rocks on his SX... The left side plate was warm, but he took his time and cranked that fucker in. Was fun to watch. Here's a pic.

I didn't have the balls to do it on mine, but I got a 50# on my MXJ 6/3 on the 20#.

Was fun.

Mark

Mamoo · Jul-08-2006, 07:42 PM

The SX can handle osme quality fish. I caught a 40+ bluefin on mine last year and it was quite fun. It took a little too long though lol.

**sdangler** · Jul-08-2006, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mamoo

The SX can handle osme quality fish. I caught a 40+ bluefin on mine last year and it was quite fun. It took a little too long though lol.

It's not that I don't believe you, but do you have a pic, an observer with a camera, the rocks in the background, and a BD shirt on while pulling on the fish?

I thought not... Ron wins all the Avet reels for the next 6 months!

Good on you dude. 40# Blue Fin Tuna pulls like a mother. Pics next time right?

Mark