avet sx - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

h2ofishfo · 06-02-2010, 08:14 PM

sqiudco theres not a whole lota places that offer free spectra with a avet sale

Mtobolsky · 06-02-2010, 11:23 PM

melton tackle has the best price right now by 40 bones

wiseguy · 06-03-2010, 05:54 AM

This is where I buy my Avet reels! Great deals right now.

http://www.jandh.com/

umtduckhead · 06-03-2010, 06:22 AM

squidco has the sx for 159.00 plus the load it with spect and topshot.. cant beat em

T-Rex · 06-04-2010, 01:57 PM

I've got 3 Avet sx's and love em. Great little reels and I've never had a problem with too little drag, but I do have to service them more frequently (when they get wet) than my other reels - salt water gets into the reel easily and rinsing afterward doesn't get it all out and the bearings start to stick. The "sealed" bearings tend to trap saltwater that gets into the reel. Fortunately, they're very easy to tear apart and put back together. Regular servicing keeps the bearings in good shape so they don't have to be replaced.

gary sullivan · 06-04-2010, 05:01 PM

I have one of the first sx 2-speeds that came out and got a lot of experience dealing with saltwater intrusion. Everything T-rex said is spot on. With the earlier versions, salt water would get behind the drag washer and corrode the metal causing it to expand outward. The end result was that you would lose free spool capability unless you loosened the three screws that hold the right endplate in place. Avet got smart and glued the drag washer to the aluminun metal surface. I heard that Avet asks you now if you are a kayak fisherman when you call in with problems that could be saltwater related.

blackcloud9 · 06-04-2010, 07:42 PM

As far as the SX, mine has caught BSBs and 20 lb yellowtail no problem. I
would rather hook the bigger fish on the MX though.

The 3 Avets I have had for years on the kayak - an SX, an
MXJ and an MXJ 2speed. They stay high and dry in my baittank rod
holders and I have never "maintained" them myself except taking them
in to a shop one time for thorough cleaning. I think they are great.

My reels get splashed at worst, and I would never try to get
salt-water "out" with fresh water. I rinse the outsides very lightly
and never spray water into the reel. That works for me.

WahooUSMA · 06-05-2010, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-Rex

I've got 3 Avet sx's and love em. Great little reels and I've never had a problem with too little drag, but I do have to service them more frequently (when they get wet) than my other reels - salt water gets into the reel easily and rinsing afterward doesn't get it all out and the bearings start to stick. The "sealed" bearings tend to trap saltwater that gets into the reel. Fortunately, they're very easy to tear apart and put back together. Regular servicing keeps the bearings in good shape so they don't have to be replaced.

Have you ever removed the main bearings? Those are somewhat more difficult to remove then the two spool bearings. I just got back from Long Fin this afternoon and we tore my 'new' MXL apart because when in the strike mode, it is really difficult to reel (definite main bearing). We tried to get to the main bearing but just couldn't. As I said in my previous post - I love the Avets - (Actually I saw the SX that everyone was talking about today for 159.00 and bought one too). I will have to send my new MXL into Avet to have the main bearing replaced. Sucks - only used this one a couple of times.

Additionally, Avet did a test recently grease vs. no grease for drag pressure - No grease won. As far as cleaning - I was told by the Avet rep and Long Fin that if you shut the drag all the way closed, you can actually submerse the reel in warm water to clean....I was not initially comfortable doing that, but WTF? I have been doing it awhile now, and out of 7 Avets, the new MXL is the only one that has taken a big sheeeet for no reason.

Nic D · 06-05-2010, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WahooUSMA

Additionally, Avet did a test recently grease vs. no grease for drag pressure - No grease won.

of course they said that. I don't care what Avet says, Im going with Alan Tani. Alan doesn't have a dog in the fight, he just knows reels.

this was his post that he has posted on just bout every fishing forum known to man, except this one, and if he knew about this forum Im sure he would post it if needed.

"i've applied a thick coat of shimano drag grease to the inside of the spool and to both sides of the drag washer. the purpose is to protect these surfaces from salt water intrusion. apply enough grease to prevent water from getting in between the drag washer and the spool."

and then later he says
"guys, don't forget!!!!! the drag washers on the smaller reels, sx, mx, jx and lx, are all glued in now. my recommendation is to slap a thick coat of drag grease on the washer, , wipe off the excess and you're done. make sure you get all the corners. you don't want salt water creeping underneath the drag washer because the aluminum will bubble.

the main point is that you can not pry out these new "glued in" drag washers. a guy just sent me a pm saying that he did exactly that. we've talked about it so much here, that i thought everyone knew. alan"

T-Rex · 06-11-2010, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WahooUSMA

Have you ever removed the main bearings? Those are somewhat more difficult to remove then the two spool bearings.

Yeah, I've had a hard time removing the drive shaft bearings and even the brake bearing. Fortunately, the home made bearing removal tool that Alan Tani recommends works great. It just takes a sheet load of force sometimes.

I also follow Tani's advice and grease the washers. I really didn't notice any difference in performance, but now there is zero corrosion around the washer. Before using grease, there used to be small specks of corrosion at the edge of the glued-on washer where it meets the spool.

PaddleHP · 06-11-2010, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by umtduckhead

squidco has the sx for 159.00 plus the load it with spect and topshot.. cant beat em

Squidco has the best local prices on Avets, with the free braid, but Angler's Choice is having Parking lot sale next Saturday with their Sale's Reps on hand. Plus they are having a co-signement sale on some used gear.
http://www.anglerschoicetackle.com/F...s/JEV_REP_YEAR

Parking Lot Sale June 19th!!!

9am-4pm (sales reps on hand) one day only!

Model	Old Price	New Price
SX 5.3	$199.99	$159.99
SX 5.3 MC	$239.99	$199.99
SX 6/4 2-SPEED	$289.99	$249.99
SX 6/4 2-SPEED MC	$329.99	$289.99
MXL 5.8	$219.99	$179.99
MXL 5.8 MC	$259.99	$219.99
MXL 6/4 2-SPEED	$329.99	$289.99
MXL 6/4 2-SPEED MC	$369.99	$329.99

Stoneale · 06-11-2010, 03:42 PM

"9/29/06 at the Hudson Canyon aboard the Belmar Princess. Caught my limit jigging with a 4 1/2 ft Lamiglass standup rod and an Avet SX 5.0 65lb braid with 50lb mono topshot."

06-03-2010, 05:54 AM	#3
wiseguy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach Posts: 427	Great Deals on Avets! This is where I buy my Avet reels! Great deals right now. http://www.jandh.com/

06-04-2010, 01:57 PM	#5
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	I've got 3 Avet sx's and love em. Great little reels and I've never had a problem with too little drag, but I do have to service them more frequently (when they get wet) than my other reels - salt water gets into the reel easily and rinsing afterward doesn't get it all out and the bearings start to stick. The "sealed" bearings tend to trap saltwater that gets into the reel. Fortunately, they're very easy to tear apart and put back together. Regular servicing keeps the bearings in good shape so they don't have to be replaced. __________________

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06-02-2010, 08:14 PM	#1
h2ofishfo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santee Posts: 821	sqiudco theres not a whole lota places that offer free spectra with a avet sale

06-02-2010, 11:23 PM	#2
Mtobolsky Loves his member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 122	melton tackle has the best price right now by 40 bones

06-03-2010, 06:22 AM	#4
umtduckhead Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 147	squidco has the sx for 159.00 plus the load it with spect and topshot.. cant beat em

06-04-2010, 05:01 PM	#6
gary sullivan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: spring valley Posts: 192	I have one of the first sx 2-speeds that came out and got a lot of experience dealing with saltwater intrusion. Everything T-rex said is spot on. With the earlier versions, salt water would get behind the drag washer and corrode the metal causing it to expand outward. The end result was that you would lose free spool capability unless you loosened the three screws that hold the right endplate in place. Avet got smart and glued the drag washer to the aluminun metal surface. I heard that Avet asks you now if you are a kayak fisherman when you call in with problems that could be saltwater related.

06-04-2010, 07:42 PM	#7
blackcloud9 Kayaker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Big Rock, WindanSea, La Jolla Posts: 413	As far as the SX, mine has caught BSBs and 20 lb yellowtail no problem. I would rather hook the bigger fish on the MX though. The 3 Avets I have had for years on the kayak - an SX, an MXJ and an MXJ 2speed. They stay high and dry in my baittank rod holders and I have never "maintained" them myself except taking them in to a shop one time for thorough cleaning. I think they are great. My reels get splashed at worst, and I would never try to get salt-water "out" with fresh water. I rinse the outsides very lightly and never spray water into the reel. That works for me.

06-11-2010, 03:42 PM	#12
Stoneale Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 117	"9/29/06 at the Hudson Canyon aboard the Belmar Princess. Caught my limit jigging with a 4 1/2 ft Lamiglass standup rod and an Avet SX 5.0 65lb braid with 50lb mono topshot."