Avet Reel

[SaltyAngler]

Definitely grab an Avet, one of my go to reels for fluking in the deep. (on a Seeker BA-270...love that stick)

Another reel I use comparable to the SX is the Daiwa BG20. Another great example of an open top reel that's top notch.

Just make sure you clean the Avet regularly. Light water spray and an oil rub after a day of fishing, with regular lubes and a once a year internal cleaning will keep it working like new for years.

Neglect is the cancer to all reels.

Tight lines.

[Matt116]

I own 1 of the sx mc's and one without it. The magic-cast really isnt anything special. i find that the one that isnt magnetic casts just as far without me bird's nesting it, for around 50 bucks less. I love my avets they wont let you down if used properly! Happy fishing

[The Bill TM]

This is my first day of posting on here too and I thought I would share a little tip for you. When you are using braid and trying to evenly spool the reel with your thumb, make sure you have tape around your finger or wear gloves. That stuff will cut you up like a really bad paper cut and believe you me, saltwater in that cut is no picnic.

[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

[snowbank104]

instead of wasting money on an avet take the money and throw it away

[njboarder]

Originally Posted by snowbank104

instead of wasting money on an avet take the money and throw it away

Care to elaborate?

[Jay]

Originally Posted by snowbank104

instead of wasting money on an avet take the money and throw it away

All my set ups are Avet reels, never had a problem with them and fished all kind of species. Like NJBoarder, said please let us know why there a waste of money? I'm curious myself.