New Avet Reel Question? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

surfisher · 01-04-2017, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

Did you back off the drag adjustment knob?

Haha I know how to adjust the drag setting. I had the drag pretty backed off to where I could pull line out at strike mode, when I notch it forward just a little I will not be able to pull line off. With my other SX going from strike to full is not nearly as big of a difference as this new reel.

BigAppa · 01-04-2017, 04:32 PM

FYI

After I got my MXJ, I called up Avet to see if greasing the drag washers would void the warranty because I had read something about it on another forum. I got an emphatic "Yes" from one of the reps. He's probably been asked that question a few times, lol.

Also, I bought an SX 2 speed for my son for his birthday recently, and I noticed the same issue with his drag that you're having. I set it for 7 pounds at strike, but when I pushed it a bit past, it clamped down quite a bit. But I haven't noticed the same issue on my MXJ.

I'm wondering if the SX just needs a little working in. If you figure out anything, would love an update.

01-04-2017, 04:32 PM	#2
BigAppa Junior Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 27	FYI After I got my MXJ, I called up Avet to see if greasing the drag washers would void the warranty because I had read something about it on another forum. I got an emphatic "Yes" from one of the reps. He's probably been asked that question a few times, lol. Also, I bought an SX 2 speed for my son for his birthday recently, and I noticed the same issue with his drag that you're having. I set it for 7 pounds at strike, but when I pushed it a bit past, it clamped down quite a bit. But I haven't noticed the same issue on my MXJ. I'm wondering if the SX just needs a little working in. If you figure out anything, would love an update.