Will this make sense??

[Taiko]

Hey guys,

Im having trouble pairing my rods to the correct reel. i am currently running a Phenix PSW 808MH with a Torium 16 (left hand). I also have another rod which is a Daiwa preteus PRTB80MF WITHOUT a reel. I am thinking about a Avet sx (left hand) for the Daiwa rod but before i purchase the Avet, would it make sense to go that route, or put the Torium on the Daiwa rod and get a different reel for the Phenix 808MH? I am left handed so my selection on reels are very limited. Ive never used the Avet Sx before but being left handed, i thought maybe it wiould be my only choice for that size reel. Thanks for any info guys!

 

[egarratt]

Take the rod to the store and try it out.

 

[James Braunwalder]

What type of fishing you using each rod for?

 

[titan05]

two completely different rods but based on what you are saying I would leave the torium on the phenix and put the avet on the daiwa rod

lever drag vs star drag....thats two different worlds
10-25 pound rod vs a 15-40 pound rod
both reels will fish either rod so it comes down to feel and balance and what you intend to fish for

 

[Taiko]

Thanks for the reply guys, the rods would be used for local fish at Catalina. Nothing big but would like it to hand the occasional 20lb yellow.

 

[James Braunwalder]

I agree with Jim. Buying an avet doesn't make sense. You, in a sense, want to keep drag style the same (doesn't mean you have to). your torium has a stronger drag then the avet you want to get, so it makes sense to put it on the rod that can handle an unsuspected heavy/strong fish. I would look into getting a different reel then going with the avet.

 

[lazyfisherman]

I agree with Jim. Buying an avet doesn't make sense. You, in a sense, want to keep drag style the same (doesn't mean you have to). your torium has a stronger drag then the avet you want to get, so it makes sense to put it on the rod that can handle an unsuspected heavy/strong fish. I would look into getting a different reel then going with the avet.

Makes perfect sense if he wants to get a reel to fish 15-20 lb line on the Daiwa rod. Unfortunately, the market for left hand reels is limited and especially for the smaller reels. You can fish the Avet for 15-20lb line, but I would recommend one of the 400-450 size low profile reels instead. You're planning on fishing Catalina, where a lot of the fishing isn't done for 20 lb class yellowtail. If those yellowtails are around, your Torium and Phenix combo should handle them. Get a light weight setups for fishing smaller bait for bass and all the other inshore species. I never fish Catalina or Clemente without a bass setup.

 

[Taiko]

I was considering low pro reel but the rod doesn't have a trigger. Not saying you can't fish it but wouldn't be as comfortable especially if I plan to cast it often. I think I would like the Daiwa rod to be a live bait rod. I have my hevier black diamond with a Jx raptor but it's overkill for anything under 40lbs.

So considering now I would like it to be a light live bait rod, would the lefty SX work? Really appreciate all the feedback guy!

 

[James Braunwalder]

I sort of get the vibe that you have your heart set on the avet sx. I personally feel that it will work. I also personally I would do an SXJ for casting live bait fish

 

[Caseman]

Ocea jigger 1501 or saltiga 15HL. Same capacity of about 280/40lb braid and about 17lbs drag. Not sure if the new saltiga star drags in 10,15 sizes have spool lock like my jigger, but it takes a little getting used to casting...but may be an option.