casting LX 6/3?

Hankzudd · July 24, 2025, 07:56:37 PM

without the cast control, how hard is it to do this, with 4-8oz jigs, chunk bait;
good cleaning & oil bearings first, but would upgrading bearings help?
never had one, just thinking ahead
thanks

Keta · July 24, 2025, 08:44:40 PM

Hard to answer, how good are you at casting a conventional reel?

No need to service it, with the exception of greasing the CF drag washer, unless there are issues with the spool bearings.

I can cast my JX and HX w/o cast control well 90% of the time. I cast 16oz well with my EX30.

Hankzudd · July 24, 2025, 09:23:29 PM

my casting ability depends on the reel; couldn't cast my Jigmaster, 4/0 is so-so but
Shimano Speedmaster III flys.

thanks for the replies; looks like i just need to practice.

Hardy Boy · July 25, 2025, 12:55:48 AM

Yeah just takes practice and thumb control.

Todd

oc1 · July 25, 2025, 05:08:02 AM

.... but to get the maximum distance serious casters don't use lever drag reels. It's all relative.

Brewcrafter · July 25, 2025, 05:21:03 AM

It is pretty much experience dependent. And lever drag reels are slightly limited with casting distance anyway - but honestly the only thing that matters is "can I reach the fish?". With the Avets that do not have cast control, I have been known to whale casts while having the lever in the "bait" position just one notch off "free" to reduce backlashes (and distance, but hey these are warmups). Once you get a feel for it, leave it in "free". I suck at casting but can toss my early JX (non-MC) pretty decent now on "free" with a 100 yd topshot of mono. Like Todd says - practice, they are good reels. - john

Hankzudd · July 25, 2025, 11:24:37 PM

thanks for the replies; don't suppose anyone has an extra (one) stud for the LX rod clamp?

Keta · July 25, 2025, 11:30:58 PM

What length?

Hankzudd · July 25, 2025, 11:55:14 PM

don't know, whatever the stock length is. i'll let you know when the reel comes in

reel i got has one; if nothing else, I'll get some stainless screws & run them in from the top, (below spool) nut them off then get appropriate nuts.

hell, it'd probably be easier to spend the $14 for the kit on fleabay

Keta · July 26, 2025, 01:35:46 AM

I have several in various lengths, PM me when you get a length. Free is better than $14.00.

Hankzudd · July 26, 2025, 02:53:05 AM

thanks Keta; i'll let you know next week when i get it

Donnyboat · July 26, 2025, 11:11:26 PM

When casting, dont go for distance to start with, just consentraite, on the finger control, after you get that under control, then add distance, good luck, keep well, cheers Don.

Keta · July 26, 2025, 11:26:18 PM

A trick I have used to teach casting convintional reels is pull off a bit more line you plan on casting and tape off the spool. Wind the line back on and cast. It avoids backlashes from hell.

Brewcrafter · July 27, 2025, 01:52:47 AM

Quote from: Keta on July 26, 2025, 11:26:18 PMA trick I have used to teach casting convintional reels is pull off a bit more line you plan on casting and tape off the spool. Wind the line back on and cast. It avoids backlashes from hell.

Awesome wisdom, that is a great trick for practice....-john

Hankzudd · July 31, 2025, 01:57:00 AM

well i don't need to worry about casting my new Avet or getting a post;
the reel i bought online turned out to be left handed, and it was broken!
the handle turned (when drag properly set & line pulled against light drag), so i got a refund & sent it back
to the pawn shop i got it from (full refund)

ended up getting an LX G2 6.0 MC 2 speed (for a small bit more than i paid for the LX 6/2)
now to see what happens when that shows up.

thanks for the offer Keta