Avet Reel for So Cal and Baja ?

[tpfishnfool]

Whats the best all around Avet reel for so cal and baja ? 20-30lb set up for throwing small jigs, bait and plastics.
Also what rod would you match the reel up with ?
Mostly calico,yellows and tuna targeted.
One speed or Two ?

Thanks for any tips

[Nessie Hunter]

20-30lb set up for throwing small jigs, bait and plastics.

Mostly calico,yellows and tuna targeted.
One speed or Two ?

Your asking an awful lot from one reel!!!

The best 'Avet' for all of that would probably be a Daiwa Saltist 30T.... ??????
Very hard call............

Why that Reel you ask???
Price to quality and versatility IMHO for 15# to 50#+ applications..
Loaded with 50 braid and a top shot of choice (easily changed to suite the target) You have the power and cast-ability for all those fish...
With a bit of line to do the job if you get a larger fish.
The saltist 30 T (narrow spool = great casting on light stuff) has the same gears, drags and innards as the 50, strong as an Ox and bullet proof Full Metal Jacket design....


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[fuj]

If it has to be an Avet, then I'd pick the MXL. Single speed is fine, no need for a two-speed in those line classes. Other options would be the SX or MXJ if you intend to fish more on the 20# side of things. JX if you want to bump up into the 40# line class or need more capacity in a 30# rig.

For rods, a Calstar or Seeker 270H/270H-8 is a good choice.

[calico killer kevin]

My vote is for Saltiga 30T. Best star drag reel available.

If it has to be an Avet, an MXJ.

[sansou]

If it has to be an Avet, then I'd pick the MXL. Single speed is fine, no need for a two-speed in those line classes. Other options would be the SX or MXJ if you intend to fish more on the 20# side of things. JX if you want to bump up into the 40# line class or need more capacity in a 30# rig.

For rods, a Calstar or Seeker 270H/270H-8 is a good choice.

X2.....except I like Seekers. It's a Beatles v. Elvis thing, that's all.

[calico killer kevin]

Custom Wrapped Phenix's.

[BassButcher]

My vote is for Saltiga 30T. Best star drag reel available.

If it has to be an Avet, an MXJ.

X2 on that. I own an SX and JX 2speed which i currently use for live bait. Just bought a Saltiga 30 a year ago, fished it all last summer and fell in love!!! which i currently use for jigs. If I had the money I'd definitely get another.

[victor101]

If it has to be an AVET...

...Either an SX 2 speed or MXJ 2 speed... Spool it with 200/300yds 50lb spectra and fill the rest up with whatever size mono u want. The SX and MX size reels have the same amount of drag so an SX should be able to handle anything a MX can. With the spectra backing you should have enough line on that reel to fish yellows and football size tuna. Althought 2 speed isnt necessary, its nice to have when you hook on a bigger fish especially on a small reel like the SX. Its also nice to have 6:1 when ur fishing jigs and the slower speed when fishing rockfish.

I say either an SX 2 speed or MXJ 2 speed should be a good all around reel.

[Liteweight]

I've been looking for a Newell 322 in good condition to go with my Seeker SJ85 for the last 20 years. I just purcahsed one in Pristine condition from a fellow FNN'er. IMO this is an ideal 25# set-up for throwing Tady 45's, AA's or Candy Bars. Also has just enough give to so as not to kick my butt on Tuna.
btw: You should be looking @ one particular species. As an x-tackle shop employee and deckhand good luck trying to find your requsted outfit.
Ooooppsssss!!! Almost forgot my Calstar 690J and 530.
LW
btw, do any fellow FNN'ers think the Talica 2-speed might be a good alternatve?

[Matador1238]

Whats the best all around Avet reel for so cal and baja ? 20-30lb set up for throwing small jigs, bait and plastics.
Also what rod would you match the reel up with ?
Mostly calico,yellows and tuna targeted.
One speed or Two ?



Thanks for any tips

You wanna do all that with only one setup? I would say..... MXJ 2 Speed with 300 yards 50lb spectra. Just change the topshot to the type of fishing you wanna do. With 300 yards spectra, you can also go deep for rockfish.