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

WahooUSMA · 06-02-2010, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE DARKHORSE

Also, a bit confused on people saying they wouldn't fish an Avet on a kayak. I understand they have a tendency to gum up if you get them wet. Makes sense---I hear there's salt in that water. The fact is, my reels don't get wet when I fish in La Jolla. If you can simply keep them from getting wet while going through the surf, what's the difference from fishing your Avet off a skiff? I don't get it.

I agree there's salt in that water- I own a 'few' Avets and they are great reels. Chevy vs Ford shit. My only failure on an Avet was with my SX recently. Just goofing around and hooked into a fairly large Thresher. Smoked my bearings. Other than that, no problemos.

Gino · 06-02-2010, 02:04 PM

THE LONGFIN In Orange off Chapman has them with the new sale price as well. They give you a good discount on line if its spooled there as well.

MVC · 06-02-2010, 06:55 PM

I have 3 Avets that I use from the kayak. I have not had any problems with them gumming up. The Avets are very simple to take apart and clean and the bearings cost about 5.00 each.

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.

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

06-03-2010, 05:54 AM	#6
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	#8
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. __________________

06-02-2010, 02:04 PM	#2
Gino Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 520	THE LONGFIN In Orange off Chapman has them with the new sale price as well. They give you a good discount on line if its spooled there as well.

06-02-2010, 06:55 PM	#3
MVC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 278	I have 3 Avets that I use from the kayak. I have not had any problems with them gumming up. The Avets are very simple to take apart and clean and the bearings cost about 5.00 each.

06-02-2010, 08:14 PM	#4
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	#5
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	#7
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