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Need advice on which reel to buy for tuna jigging on party boats. I was looking at Avets or The Gorilla by Alutecnos.Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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Tuna jigging reel
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Avet LX/Hoo-X
It is generally believed that Avet reels are well machined and the price is very reasonable for the quality of the reels.
While LX is 3/0 size, the Hoo-X is 4/0 size.
Both reels are favored for tuna jigging by many. If you want to use them on party boats, I recommend Hoo-X because of the max drag as the max drag of LX is about 18 lbs at strike the max drag of Hoo-X is about 22 lbs at strike.
Gorilla of Alutecnos
Gorilla o fAlutecnos is fine jigging reels and I believe the reel is developed for jig fishermen for the use of braided line in mind.
I tested both 12 and 20 and both of them have enough max drag (upto 40 lbs) at strike, but I found it has pretty good free spool and has less binding problem upto 25 lbs drag at strike which is enough for tuna jigging on party boats. While Avet reels are nice for tuna jigging, I would say Gorilla 12/20 is much refined reels with more max drag power with less binding. Both 12 and 20 are 4/0 size reels and I recommend 12 for tuna jigging applications it has enough line capacity and lighter.
It is generally believed that Avet reels are well machined and the price is very reasonable for the quality of the reels.
While LX is 3/0 size, the Hoo-X is 4/0 size.
Both reels are favored for tuna jigging by many. If you want to use them on party boats, I recommend Hoo-X because of the max drag as the max drag of LX is about 18 lbs at strike the max drag of Hoo-X is about 22 lbs at strike.
Gorilla of Alutecnos
Gorilla o fAlutecnos is fine jigging reels and I believe the reel is developed for jig fishermen for the use of braided line in mind.
I tested both 12 and 20 and both of them have enough max drag (upto 40 lbs) at strike, but I found it has pretty good free spool and has less binding problem upto 25 lbs drag at strike which is enough for tuna jigging on party boats. While Avet reels are nice for tuna jigging, I would say Gorilla 12/20 is much refined reels with more max drag power with less binding. Both 12 and 20 are 4/0 size reels and I recommend 12 for tuna jigging applications it has enough line capacity and lighter.
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Gorilla of Alutecnos
Gorilla o fAlutecnos is fine jigging reels and I believe the reel is developed for jig fishermen for the use of braided line in mind.
I tested both 12 and 20 and both of them have enough max drag (upto 40 lbs) at strike, but I found it has pretty good free spool and has less binding problem upto 25 lbs drag at strike which is enough for tuna jigging on party boats. While Avet reels are nice for tuna jigging, I would say Gorilla 12/20 is much refined reels with more max drag power with less binding. Both 12 and 20 are 4/0 size reels and I recommend 12 for tuna jigging applications it has enough line capacity and lighter.
do you know whether they think of making a gorilla in 2-speed? or whether they might make a star drag reel? i really want to try one of these reels as i've heard they are incredibly smooth and very nice reels.
Gorilla of Alutecnos
Gorilla o fAlutecnos is fine jigging reels and I believe the reel is developed for jig fishermen for the use of braided line in mind.
I tested both 12 and 20 and both of them have enough max drag (upto 40 lbs) at strike, but I found it has pretty good free spool and has less binding problem upto 25 lbs drag at strike which is enough for tuna jigging on party boats. While Avet reels are nice for tuna jigging, I would say Gorilla 12/20 is much refined reels with more max drag power with less binding. Both 12 and 20 are 4/0 size reels and I recommend 12 for tuna jigging applications it has enough line capacity and lighter.
do you know whether they think of making a gorilla in 2-speed? or whether they might make a star drag reel? i really want to try one of these reels as i've heard they are incredibly smooth and very nice reels.
I have had several discussions for the need of a 2 speed 12 and 20 reel with the Alutecnos US importer. There are ongoing talks and it might be a reality in the coming year. Alutek was at my shop and took pictures of many different 2 speed jigging reels to adapt many features from all of these different reels.
Lugs that are offset instead of being on the top. The possibility of the lugs being removable. Open frame and closed frame models are also a possibility. Increased free spool through the use of some different bearings and oils.
What will not be different. The drag capability will stay at 40 for the 12 and 45 for the 20. The 2 speed mechanism is flawless on other Alutecnos reels now and will remain the same. The offset new style handle stays as well.
Right now it is a business decision. 2 speed reels are more of an American requirement. If there is sufficient demand and the updates including developing the 2 speed models are not cost prohibitive we will see them.
I am doing my part! Every time I order a product or reel from Alutecnos I stray into "where is the 2 speed 12 and 20"!
I am sure Kilsong has made his wishes for a 2 speed model apparent to them as well!
Maybe a letter writing campaign?
Thanks,
John
Lugs that are offset instead of being on the top. The possibility of the lugs being removable. Open frame and closed frame models are also a possibility. Increased free spool through the use of some different bearings and oils.
What will not be different. The drag capability will stay at 40 for the 12 and 45 for the 20. The 2 speed mechanism is flawless on other Alutecnos reels now and will remain the same. The offset new style handle stays as well.
Right now it is a business decision. 2 speed reels are more of an American requirement. If there is sufficient demand and the updates including developing the 2 speed models are not cost prohibitive we will see them.
I am doing my part! Every time I order a product or reel from Alutecnos I stray into "where is the 2 speed 12 and 20"!
I am sure Kilsong has made his wishes for a 2 speed model apparent to them as well!
Maybe a letter writing campaign?
Thanks,
John
John,
I seldom use lower gear while fighting tuna on my 665 two-speed as I like to give some handcap to fish and I don't see any problem to land with higher gear. But I prefer 4:1 gear ratio reel instead of 6:1 if I choose a single speed reel.
When I fight a tuna over 150 lbs, I definitely want a reel with two speed. For party boat jigging, two-speed is not necessary and you lose more fish if you don't use them properly.
I seldom use lower gear while fighting tuna on my 665 two-speed as I like to give some handcap to fish and I don't see any problem to land with higher gear.
But I prefer 4:1 gear ratio reel instead of 6:1 if I choose a single speed reel. When I fight a tuna over 150 lbs, I definitely want a reel with two speed. For party boat jigging, two-speed is not necessary and you lose more fish if you don't use them properly.
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i've used low gear 3 times. once was when a tuna was just circling...and twice were on big hammerhead sharks because i thought they were huge yellowfin
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Thank you all for the advice! Now I must choose!
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Used the HX2 couple times. My buddy sold it because, the high gear ratio was too high. I agreed with him. I like to fish all times in high gear as tuna make violent runs towrds you at times. But is was tiring when jigging and to fast for anypower. Just a thought to keep in mind.
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