Avet Reel

[Tommyg17]

Hi Guys
Im thinking about buying an avet reel (sx mc) for deep water fluking. My only concern is that I never fished with-out a level line.

This is my question: what is the easiest way from keeping the line(20lb pp) from piling up in the middle of the reel?

Thanks!

Tom

[jlrotary]

Use your thumb to guide the line onto the spool as you reel

[Johnny Bucktails]

Hey Tommyg17i have owned two avets in the past and they both broke within two years. Im not sure what i did wrong but they didn't last very long. I use Shimano tekotas on all my deepwater setups. I own 10 of them and currently use them. Perfect size and so smooth and easy to use. Just personal preference.

Here is the link to them http://fish.shimano.com/publish/cont...ag/tekota.html

[bowguide]

No need for the mc model but the sx is a good choice I still have my first sx and its over 10 years old and still works fine.Back to your original question just use your thumb as a level wind

[Bushkill]

I use Avets all the time. I have four of them and beat them up on blues and stripers to amberjacks and tuna. never had a problem.

Unless you are serious about tangling with fish more than 20lbs the sx will be all you need. And even on the "bigger" fish it handles them fine but i would recommend the mx.

I use an sx, mx, mx 2 speed and lx ... all in a lovely shade of blue. The LX is my newest and is 1.5 y/o. trolled up some skipjack with it just two weeks ago.

If you are going really deep or toying with using it for ling/cod in the winter, well that's why I got the lx. 48" return per handle crank. So while other people kill themselves in 200+ feet of water, I am not. Just something to think about. The lx reel itself is overkill for fluke.

Best of luck and tight lines.

[aduma1107]

I have two SX's and love them. You can save a few bucks by not getting a MC, IMO not necessary for fluking. Use your thumb to guide the line, before you know it you will be using your thumb without even realizing it. Avet makes a great reel, I own several different models

[Tommyg17]

Thank you guys for all your replies!

This was my first thread, and I am pleasently surprised by the quick responses. thanks again

Tom

[eagleyankfan]

Originally Posted by Johnny Bucktails

Hey Tommyg17i have owned two avets in the past and they both broke within two years. Im not sure what i did wrong but they didn't last very long. I use Shimano tekotas on all my deepwater setups. I own 10 of them and currently use them. Perfect size and so smooth and easy to use. Just personal preference.

Here is the link to them http://fish.shimano.com/publish/cont...ag/tekota.html

Broke with-in two years?? Either that's pure abuse(like your dropped them in saltwater and left them there for 2 weeks) or a lie.

I still have an original Avet. That run of Avets had bearing problems. Which were fixed(free) and still working 100% today. I do NOT take care of my tackle after every trip. I abuse them, I admit that. I have to have them serviced because of my own neglect and they come back 100% all the time(plug for Reel Seat )

You can say you don't like them(as you said, preference) but to say they broke is complete BS.

[Castaway]

Originally Posted by eagleyankfan

Broke with-in two years?? Either that's pure abuse(like your dropped them in saltwater and left them there for 2 weeks) or a lie.

I still have an original Avet. That run of Avets had bearing problems. Which were fixed(free) and still working 100% today. I do NOT take care of my tackle after every trip. I abuse them, I admit that. I have to have them serviced because of my own neglect and they come back 100% all the time(plug for Reel Seat )

You can say you don't like them(as you said, preference) but to say they broke is complete BS.

I agree. I own 4 sx and 2 mx. never a single problem. Best reel out there for the money!

[shrimpman steve]

I have an sx and an mxl, they are the shiznit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

the customer service is great too. send them a reel and you get it back in two weeks good as new for around $40.00