[kenner21]

I've got "permission" to buy a new reel. I would like to find something versatile. Is there a reel that can be used comfortably for chunking,bottom fishing and trolling? I'd add jigging but I'm guessing that'd be asking too much out of one reel. I'd like to have a reel that could handle anything from snapper to 150 lb class tuna. Does such a reel exists or am I asking too much. I've been looking at Tiagras'(TI20) and Accurates(B2-665) and would like to find the smallest and narrowest one I can get away with. Any ideas or suggestions on particular models will be appreciated..

Thanks
Nate

 

[d-a]

The b2 665 w would work for all you have listed

d-a

 

[Sea Crappie]

If you really aren't looking for a jigging reel, the Tiagra 16 is tough to beat.

 

[lordhell]

Alutecnos Gorilla 20... One badass reel, can do all you listed and is comfortable to hold.

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[kenner21]

If you really aren't looking for a jigging reel, the Tiagra 16 is tough to beat.

Can a 16 handle larger tuna?

 

[kenner21]

Ok I've decided to heck with it I'm going to get a BX-2, which size would you guys go with the 400 or 500 ?

 

[Sea Crappie]

Can a 16 handle larger tuna?


That Tiagra is better for big tuna than the Boss series. Biggest AJ I've ever seen in person was taken on a 16.

 

[kenner21]

Is the new BX-2 part of the Boss series?? I'm ignorant in the ways of accurates

 

[kenner21]

Feel free to chime in BX-2 500 or Tiagra16?? Pricewise theres not a huge difference

 

[Minnow]

Both are good reel but I would lean toward Tiagra 16 for smoother shifter and drag.

take a hard look at Gorilla 12, if you don't mind single speed reel.JMO

 

[bulllred]

Chunking, bottom fishing, trolling and even jigging? You need a Saltiga or Stella. You will pair this reel with a 5'9" jigging rod.

Chunking-- just freeline like fishing for yellow tails snappers but for YFTs.
Bottom fishing-- no problem plenty of drag.
Trolling-- Just loosen the drag and attach the line to the outrigger.
Jigging-- What it was made for.

Now, what make this reel better than the rest is that you can carry a popping rod and switch over the reel and fish top water within seconds.

Try casting a conventional reel under pressure with a wide out top water tuna bite.

 

[kenner21]

The single speed is a deal breaker for me I'm a wuss I plan on adding a Spinner in a few weeks(got to love overtime)

 

[hstsw]

B2X-600 = B2-665 almost fit what you are asking
Agree with TJ, either Tiagra or Accurate B2X-XXX are good; however, B2X-### reels are new - IMO wait for tests from Kil or Mr Bill

 

[kenner21]

I've decided to sleep on it. I'm leaning toward the Tiagra16 right now I think I like the idea of harness lugs too. Would the BX2 be jiggable? Yes I'm making up words now. There is something to say about not being a guinea pig as well. Hurmph ..



I just looked at Bills post and damn that 600 is a good looking reel, maybe I do want to be a guinea pig

 

[SpecialK]

I woudl also look at the JB reels. I have just recieved my JB12 back with the new shifting mechanism and it is great.
I use this reel mainly to chunk but I have used it for jiggin quite a few times. And any lever drag with a decent drag capability is good for trolling.
Plus John Bakers customer service has been spectacular so far.
The reel also has the harness lugs...

 

[kenner21]

I looked at those as well have you fought many fish on yours? I like the idea of free upgrades for 2 years.

 

[Guest]

you dont need 2 speed reels very often....i wouldnt necessarily let that discourage you.

 

[lordhell]

I looked at those as well have you fought many fish on yours? I like the idea of free upgrades for 2 years.

Free upgrades for 2 years doesn't necessarily mean it's a good thing... It's a better way of saying that there's gonna be problems, and they will take care of it for you for free... LOL

 

[kenner21]

Free upgrades for 2 years doesn't necessarily mean it's a good thing... It's a better way of saying that there's gonna be problems, and they will take care of it for you for free... LOL

Reminds me of Tommy Boy

I'm pretty sure I'm going with the BX2-600 because I could use it for jigging as well. Of course I was dead set on the Tiagra 30 minutes ago

 

[lordhell]

If you're going to jig with it, definitely go with BX2-600, the Tiagra's are heavy reels to be jigging all day with unless you're the incredible hulk or MrBill!