Torium VS Saltist: whats your preference - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

RK · 08-09-2011, 07:30 PM

Handyman-
I own saltists and sealines, and have had avets; rad little reels but of the three of them the avet is the only reel that needed bearings replaced and had an issue with saltwater intrusion and the reel gumming up.. No one sold me any line Ive fished all three of these reels on a regular basis and the only reel Ive had issues with was the Avet. Now that being said Im sure it is a simple reel to service, and with regular services the reel would definately last a lifetime and american made, but I dont like having to break down all my reels all the time, I like to fish. spray stop salt on my gear and fish again with the occasional squidco service, the daiwas work well on my neglectful program especially the hideous sealines, the avet... Well the Avet is no longer with us. RIP AVET you sexy little beast... I think its like being an ass man or a tits man

deepdvr · 08-09-2011, 07:52 PM

If you keep your yak upright going through the surf and rinse off your reels after every use with fresh water, an Avet should go at least a year between servicing. I have 6 Avets and every time I have the kid service them, they're in great shape when he opens them up. So far so good.

Either way, we are beating a dead horse. All of the above mentioned reels are solid and will get the job done day in, day out. It comes down to a matter of personal preference.

08-09-2011, 07:30 PM	#1
RK Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 736	Handyman- I own saltists and sealines, and have had avets; rad little reels but of the three of them the avet is the only reel that needed bearings replaced and had an issue with saltwater intrusion and the reel gumming up.. No one sold me any line Ive fished all three of these reels on a regular basis and the only reel Ive had issues with was the Avet. Now that being said Im sure it is a simple reel to service, and with regular services the reel would definately last a lifetime and american made, but I dont like having to break down all my reels all the time, I like to fish. spray stop salt on my gear and fish again with the occasional squidco service, the daiwas work well on my neglectful program especially the hideous sealines, the avet... Well the Avet is no longer with us. RIP AVET you sexy little beast... I think its like being an ass man or a tits man

08-09-2011, 07:52 PM	#2
deepdvr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 591	If you keep your yak upright going through the surf and rinse off your reels after every use with fresh water, an Avet should go at least a year between servicing. I have 6 Avets and every time I have the kid service them, they're in great shape when he opens them up. So far so good. Either way, we are beating a dead horse. All of the above mentioned reels are solid and will get the job done day in, day out. It comes down to a matter of personal preference.