Pixy or xt1000 which is better ?

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Pixy or xt1000 which is better ?

Post by ejrobin » Sun Jan 04, 2015 7:20 am

Trying to decide between these two reels for a pitching applications

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Re: Pixy or xt1000 which is better ?

Post by fishingandfords » Sun Jan 04, 2015 11:39 am

Scorpion with a brass 7.7 gear set out of a brenious :big grin:

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Re: Pixy or xt1000 which is better ?

Post by John Puckett » Sun Jan 04, 2015 12:26 pm

I'd also go with the Shimano but that's basically a personal preference. The Pixy is a fine reel as well so either way you go you won't be disappointed.

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Re: Pixy or xt1000 which is better ?

Post by mhood » Sun Jan 04, 2015 10:04 pm

There's a difference between a Pixy and a Pixzilla. Beef up the drag on a Pixy and you really get a new reel. ;)

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Re: Pixy or xt1000 which is better ?

Post by USA-RET » Sun Jan 04, 2015 11:37 pm

Out of the box for general use, XT1000 IMO. It's a very nice reel indeed.

Pixy excels with light baits out of the box. Also an excellent reel that is light, smooth and palms well.

Not saying you couldn't load the Pixy with some 20 lb braid and use it, but the drag is exceptionally weak and you'll find yourself putting your thumb on the spool when you set the hook. Upgrading drag washers eliminates this.

As Mhood said, with upgrades the Pixy can be something really special.

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Re: Pixy or xt1000 which is better ?

Post by 389Maverick » Mon Jan 05, 2015 12:22 am

Is the PX68 considered a Pixzilla?

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Re: Pixy or xt1000 which is better ?

Post by Finnz922 » Mon Jan 05, 2015 12:26 am

389Maverick wrote:Is the PX68 considered a Pixzilla?
I thought it wasn't until you added the TDZ line guide that a Pixy became a Pizxilla... ;)

Though I don't own a XT1000 nor ever have based on line capacity and better stock drag it would be a better reel out of the box as stated. For general use that is. I am very happy with my Airy Red Pixzilla and my PX Type R I use them for senkos, wacky rigs, small cranks, and jig/trig.

I don't think you can go wrong with either.

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Re: Pixy or xt1000 which is better ?

Post by mhood » Mon Jan 05, 2015 12:30 am

389Maverick wrote:Is the PX68 considered a Pixzilla?
If it ain't orange, it ain't a Pixzilla. :big grin:

It's all about the drag actually. If the PX68's drag isn't strong enough...upgrade that drag stack. I have a Pixzilla that D.R. Fielding put a "special" Alphas drag stack on and it runs 30 pound braid on my MB 7-11 Destroyer flipping stick. I can lock it completely down. And yes, the Pixzilla is a pitching machine.

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Re: Pixy or xt1000 which is better ?

Post by ejrobin » Mon Jan 05, 2015 4:38 am

Ok I ordered the px 68 what drag should I put in it

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Re: Pixy or xt1000 which is better ?

Post by mhood » Mon Jan 05, 2015 4:49 am

D.R. used to use Carbontex. You might check with them about a PX68 drag upgrade. I don't own a PX68 so I can't say if you would even need a drag upgrade. I can only speak to a Pixy and a Pixy's stock drag is notoriously weak.

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Re: Pixy or xt1000 which is better ?

Post by new2BC4bass » Wed Jan 07, 2015 9:48 pm

According to the test done by TT the PX has a drag pressure of 8.8 pounds. That should be sufficient. TT review of the Pixy put drag pressure at 3 pounds. That I would consider pretty weak unless never using more than 6# mono.

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Re: Pixy or xt1000 which is better ?

Post by goldrod » Thu Jan 08, 2015 1:37 am

For braided line don't you think a weak drag is a plus?

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Re: Pixy or xt1000 which is better ?

Post by Handler » Thu Jan 08, 2015 2:52 am

I can't think of any fresh water situations when you need more than 8.8lbs of drag. If you're trying to pull a log off the bottom, there are better ways. Not to mention, you can always use your thumb for more drag. I just spooled my PX-R yesterday and can't get over how solid and smooth it is. Drag seemed more than I'd ever use.

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Re: Pixy or xt1000 which is better ?

Post by raul » Thu Jan 08, 2015 7:03 am

389Maverick wrote:Is the PX68 considered a Pixzilla?
NEVER !!!

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Re: Pixy or xt1000 which is better ?

Post by Bootytrain » Thu Jan 08, 2015 7:40 am

The Scorpion looks like its going to be put out to pasture soon, may want to jump on it if you were on the fence.

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