Truth Reels vs Avet - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

sculpins4bait · 03-14-2016, 02:45 PM

dont know much about truth reels other than seeing them on jims show but penn makes some leftys too

monstahfish · 03-14-2016, 03:58 PM

I have an older release(now truth) sg and avet sx mc and sxj and like them all. For around here, I usually use my sx mc, probably because I have mono on the sg. I have also submerged both of them in the surf and had to take them apart to clean. The sg was a bit tougher to service but has never needed bearings. I also put something in wrong and for a while the lever drag adjustment was off which I fixed but don't remember how. I have had to change the bearings in my avets which are a few years older. Max drag is double on the SG so you could use it for bigger offshore stuff where you might need 28# but I have a saltiga(42#) for jigging monsters and never fish heavy line with either of the smaller reels.

ghotion · 03-14-2016, 05:27 PM

Check out the Daiwa Lexa 300 or the 400. I have the 300 and love it, 22 lbs of drag and carries plenty of 50 lb braid. It's also good for the salt. The 400 carries more line but is quite a bit heavier.

buddha · 03-14-2016, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ghotion

Check out the Daiwa Lexa 300 or the 400. I have the 300 and love it, 22 lbs of drag and carries plenty of 50 lb braid. It's also good for the salt. The 400 carries more line but is quite a bit heavier.

I own both the 300 and 400 Lexas and have had nothing but issues with them.

double p · 03-15-2016, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by monstahfish

I have an older release(now truth) sg and avet sx mc and sxj and like them all. For around here, I usually use my sx mc, probably because I have mono on the sg. I have also submerged both of them in the surf and had to take them apart to clean. The sg was a bit tougher to service but has never needed bearings. I also put something in wrong and for a while the lever drag adjustment was off which I fixed but don't remember how. I have had to change the bearings in my avets which are a few years older. Max drag is double on the SG so you could use it for bigger offshore stuff where you might need 28# but I have a saltiga(42#) for jigging monsters and never fish heavy line with either of the smaller reels.

monstah,

thats good info. i've been looking at release/truth and i was hoping someone here would compare them to avet. i love my avet but i'm always looking other good stuff made in the usa.

buddha · 03-15-2016, 01:10 PM

Looking at the accurate fury also if anyone has experience with that reel.

octico · 03-16-2016, 01:26 PM

I fish Daiwa Saltist levelwind for trolling and rockfishing. I use the Saltist BG for throwing iron. They are very kayak friendly reels.

buddha · 03-16-2016, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by octico

I fish Daiwa Saltist levelwind for trolling and rockfishing. I use the Saltist BG for throwing iron. They are very kayak friendly reels.

I would probably use them if they offered them in left handed.

octico · 03-16-2016, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by buddha

I would probably use them if they offered them in left handed.

Missed that on your original post.

03-14-2016, 02:45 PM	#1
sculpins4bait Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: SD Posts: 104	dont know much about truth reels other than seeing them on jims show but penn makes some leftys too

03-14-2016, 03:58 PM	#2
monstahfish Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 423	I have an older release(now truth) sg and avet sx mc and sxj and like them all. For around here, I usually use my sx mc, probably because I have mono on the sg. I have also submerged both of them in the surf and had to take them apart to clean. The sg was a bit tougher to service but has never needed bearings. I also put something in wrong and for a while the lever drag adjustment was off which I fixed but don't remember how. I have had to change the bearings in my avets which are a few years older. Max drag is double on the SG so you could use it for bigger offshore stuff where you might need 28# but I have a saltiga(42#) for jigging monsters and never fish heavy line with either of the smaller reels.

03-14-2016, 05:27 PM	#3
ghotion Junior Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 12	Check out the Daiwa Lexa 300 or the 400. I have the 300 and love it, 22 lbs of drag and carries plenty of 50 lb braid. It's also good for the salt. The 400 carries more line but is quite a bit heavier.

03-15-2016, 01:10 PM	#6
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	Looking at the accurate fury also if anyone has experience with that reel.

03-16-2016, 01:26 PM	#7
octico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: The city of Orange Posts: 1,278	I fish Daiwa Saltist levelwind for trolling and rockfishing. I use the Saltist BG for throwing iron. They are very kayak friendly reels.