Underhead reels for jigging?

Noob question..  Does anyone use a underhead reel setup for ocean kayak fishing with jigs?  Was wondering if you actually have enough room with one when you are hooked up or if you're just gonna end up whacking yourself with a big fish on..  I won't be fishing wth pedals so knees will be lower profile..

A disadvantage of jigging with a trolling reel or baitcasting reel which is mounted on top of your rod is that you constantly get your line hooked on your rod's line guides, which are on top of the rod.  An advantage of using a spinning reel or other reel which is mounted underneath your rod is that you don't get your line hooked on your rod's line guides, because they are underneath the rod.  I haven't used an underhead reel, but I haven't had any problem jigging from a kayak with a spinning reel, which is at least as big as an underhead reel.

  I am curious about this underhead  reel . Is this something new ?

I think the lighter weight of conventional reels makes it less tiring to jig over the course of the day, making it worth the extra effort. I like spinning reels for easy casting. You can always just flip a conventional upside down while jigging and turn it upright after hook set if the line gets mucked up in the guides. I haven't tried it, but I don't see why that wouldn't be a reasonable thing to try out.

You can always just flip a conventional upside down while jigging and turn it upright after hook set if the line gets mucked up in the guides. I haven't tried it, but I don't see why that wouldn't be a reasonable thing to try out.

I've tried it, and it's a hassle.  Using a spinning reel or other reel which mounts underneath your rod works way better.

to each their own. conventional reels all day for me.

Only folks I know of making underhead reels are jigging master.  They are crazy expensive too, but look so nice..

http://www.evike.com/products/64557/

to each their own

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I've realized that there is no "correct" rod or reel in 90% of situations; it's just about what works for you. I'm applying this to my fly fishing mindset now too - I'm not casting "right"? Cool story, bro! 

I've realized that there is no "correct" rod or reel in 90% of situations; it's just about what works for you. I'm applying this to my fly fishing mindset now too - I'm not casting "right"? Cool story, bro! 

You're supposed to be able to cast that fly rod left- or right-handed, forward and backwards, Cap'n.  We're not just elitists, we're ambidextrous, too!