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Billy V · 08-06-2011, 09:38 PM

The Saltist all the way.

A couple of years ago Mike from Charkbait cracked open both of the reels you are looking at and did a side by side comparison with detailed pics.

The Saltist had much stronger parts.

I just spooled up a couple more for myself today. 22 lbs. of drag with No Handle bind like the lever drag reels.

Bulletproof
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The Avets have OPEN spool bearings and collect salt water. They don't like the kayak environment, but work fine on Boats. You Must fish them within the recommended Factory Drag Specifications.

If you set the Pre-set too high you will overload the pinion bearing and destroy it with One revolution of the handle. A drag scale will able you to set it properly- then you can Mark the Pre-set knob to avoid any problems.

08-06-2011, 09:38 PM	#8
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	The Saltist all the way. A couple of years ago Mike from Charkbait cracked open both of the reels you are looking at and did a side by side comparison with detailed pics. The Saltist had much stronger parts. I just spooled up a couple more for myself today. 22 lbs. of drag with No Handle bind like the lever drag reels. Bulletproof ----------------------------- The Avets have OPEN spool bearings and collect salt water. They don't like the kayak environment, but work fine on Boats. You Must fish them within the recommended Factory Drag Specifications. If you set the Pre-set too high you will overload the pinion bearing and destroy it with One revolution of the handle. A drag scale will able you to set it properly- then you can Mark the Pre-set knob to avoid any problems. __________________ Last edited by Billy V; 08-06-2011 at 09:51 PM.