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SpecialK

Trying to decide whether I should buy a new spinner for the January Tuna Trip.
Currently using an Okuma Epixor EB80.
Will this reel handle YFT at all?
Really thinking of getting into a Penn 950/9500. Any opinions of both would be great!
Even a some uprgrades to my reel would work???
Otherwise I basically need a rig that will do the trick!

ksong · 10-23-2007, 05:17 PM

I tried to find an alternative to expensive Stella, Saltiga or Twin Spin for tuna, but I couldn't. Cabo reel has the least problems reported, based on the reviews.
My conclusiong is to buy quality reels as much as you can afford, as there are many quality rods with reasonble prices.

LX reel can be a good choice as you said you are a good caster.
But don't do magging the Avet.

SpecialK · 10-23-2007, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ksong

But don't do magging the Avet.

What exaclty does that mean?

ksong · 10-23-2007, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpecialK

What exaclty does that mean?

Magging my Avet

SpecialK · 10-23-2007, 06:40 PM

I thought the Avets had a "cast control" which I thought was similar to a bait caster in one way or another... Is that not so???????

shanker · 10-23-2007, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SpecialK

I thought the Avets had a "cast control" which I thought was similar to a bait caster in one way or another... Is that not so???????

no, Avets do not have a Cast Control, I would like to see a defination on the Cast Control on an Avet

SpecialK · 10-23-2007, 08:16 PM

This link like the 4th bullet under description...
Welcome to Avet Reels

Spinning Reel · 10-24-2007, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by papio

hey SpecialK,

I currently use a Okuma Salina SA80. I bought them as backups for my Shimano Sustain and Stradic but have enjoyed using the reel so much now my Shimanos have been designated as backups until the Okuma explodes on me......still waiting for the explosion on that under $90 reel.

I have used that reel too, landed a 50lbs YFT without a sweat.
It handled it kind of TOO well, in fact now I am using the size 55 with 65lb PP (the 80 seemed an overkill).

gimmedeal · 10-24-2007, 01:10 PM

Avet calls their first small click up on the drag lever a cast control. If the reel's drag is set to exactly the right setting you can get some use from it. A little less drag, and the first click does nothing. A little more drag and the first click will ramp up too fast and stop a cast. It's not adjustable without actually adjusting the drag. Not really very effective IMO. On reels with as true cast control, the drag is set and then the cast control is set independent of the drag. On Avets they go hand in hand or not at all.

Fred

SpecialK · 10-24-2007, 04:35 PM

That is what I thought. I am under the impression that they are very castable now though. i had cabelas(didnt know they carried avet) load up an mx which was the only one they had. we took it in the parking lot and tried it a few times. it is not a bait caster but, i can see how, with a few magnets they, can cast up to 80-90 yards...

Rottweiler22 · 10-24-2007, 04:54 PM

If you wanted a reel just for throwing poppers, I would get the JX instead of the LX. Same drag and gears, but you will have a much easier time leveling the line on the narrow spool. The JX still holds allot of line but the narrow spool will have less weight and therefore cast better with less spool momentum. And of course mag it, if you want a farther casting reel.
Kil, why not? I am interested in the downsides? Besides something to possibly rust if you don't coat them.

10-23-2007, 05:17 PM	#21 (permalink)
ksong Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,408	I tried to find an alternative to expensive Stella, Saltiga or Twin Spin for tuna, but I couldn't. Cabo reel has the least problems reported, based on the reviews. My conclusiong is to buy quality reels as much as you can afford, as there are many quality rods with reasonble prices. LX reel can be a good choice as you said you are a good caster. But don't do magging the Avet. Last edited by ksong : 10-23-2007 at 05:21 PM.

10-24-2007, 01:10 PM	#28 (permalink)
gimmedeal Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 235	Avet calls their first small click up on the drag lever a cast control. If the reel's drag is set to exactly the right setting you can get some use from it. A little less drag, and the first click does nothing. A little more drag and the first click will ramp up too fast and stop a cast. It's not adjustable without actually adjusting the drag. Not really very effective IMO. On reels with as true cast control, the drag is set and then the cast control is set independent of the drag. On Avets they go hand in hand or not at all. Fred __________________ Tuna fishermen "STAND UP AND FIGHT"

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10-23-2007, 06:40 PM	#24 (permalink)
SpecialK Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 450	I thought the Avets had a "cast control" which I thought was similar to a bait caster in one way or another... Is that not so???????

10-23-2007, 08:16 PM	#26 (permalink)
SpecialK Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 450	This link like the 4th bullet under description... Welcome to Avet Reels

10-24-2007, 04:35 PM	#29 (permalink)
SpecialK Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 450	That is what I thought. I am under the impression that they are very castable now though. i had cabelas(didnt know they carried avet) load up an mx which was the only one they had. we took it in the parking lot and tried it a few times. it is not a bait caster but, i can see how, with a few magnets they, can cast up to 80-90 yards...

10-24-2007, 04:54 PM	#30 (permalink)
Rottweiler22 Junior member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 25	If you wanted a reel just for throwing poppers, I would get the JX instead of the LX. Same drag and gears, but you will have a much easier time leveling the line on the narrow spool. The JX still holds allot of line but the narrow spool will have less weight and therefore cast better with less spool momentum. And of course mag it, if you want a farther casting reel. Kil, why not? I am interested in the downsides? Besides something to possibly rust if you don't coat them.

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