Truth Reels vs Avet - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

buddha · 03-14-2016, 12:59 PM

I am looking for a light setup. I know a few people that are happy with their Truth Reels and they are light. Also looking at the Avet sxj. Anyone compare these two. A longshot I know. Also need it to be left handed if there are other light reels out there with similar specifications.

Thank you in advance.

sculpins4bait · 03-14-2016, 03:45 PM

dont know much about truth reels other than seeing them on jims show but penn makes some leftys too

monstahfish · 03-14-2016, 04:58 PM

I have an older release(now truth) sg and avet sx mc and sxj and like them all. For around here, I usually use my sx mc, probably because I have mono on the sg. I have also submerged both of them in the surf and had to take them apart to clean. The sg was a bit tougher to service but has never needed bearings. I also put something in wrong and for a while the lever drag adjustment was off which I fixed but don't remember how. I have had to change the bearings in my avets which are a few years older. Max drag is double on the SG so you could use it for bigger offshore stuff where you might need 28# but I have a saltiga(42#) for jigging monsters and never fish heavy line with either of the smaller reels.

ghotion · 03-14-2016, 06:27 PM

Check out the Daiwa Lexa 300 or the 400. I have the 300 and love it, 22 lbs of drag and carries plenty of 50 lb braid. It's also good for the salt. The 400 carries more line but is quite a bit heavier.

buddha · 03-14-2016, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ghotion

Check out the Daiwa Lexa 300 or the 400. I have the 300 and love it, 22 lbs of drag and carries plenty of 50 lb braid. It's also good for the salt. The 400 carries more line but is quite a bit heavier.

I own both the 300 and 400 Lexas and have had nothing but issues with them.

double p · 03-15-2016, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by monstahfish

I have an older release(now truth) sg and avet sx mc and sxj and like them all. For around here, I usually use my sx mc, probably because I have mono on the sg. I have also submerged both of them in the surf and had to take them apart to clean. The sg was a bit tougher to service but has never needed bearings. I also put something in wrong and for a while the lever drag adjustment was off which I fixed but don't remember how. I have had to change the bearings in my avets which are a few years older. Max drag is double on the SG so you could use it for bigger offshore stuff where you might need 28# but I have a saltiga(42#) for jigging monsters and never fish heavy line with either of the smaller reels.

monstah,

thats good info. i've been looking at release/truth and i was hoping someone here would compare them to avet. i love my avet but i'm always looking other good stuff made in the usa.

buddha · 03-15-2016, 02:10 PM

Looking at the accurate fury also if anyone has experience with that reel.

octico · 03-16-2016, 02:26 PM

I fish Daiwa Saltist levelwind for trolling and rockfishing. I use the Saltist BG for throwing iron. They are very kayak friendly reels.

sculpins4bait · 03-17-2016, 11:01 AM

You could get a shimano ocea jigger in lefty from Japan. Basically a JDM Trinidad. Probably has much better water resistance than anything else mentioned

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tamddo714 · 03-21-2016, 02:01 AM

shimano makes the new torium 16's in a left hand

jmswaste · 09-03-2017, 12:19 PM

For jigging tuna to sailfishing the Avet HX has what you need, two speeds and belt clips make this light reel a choice for inshore trolling as well.

Iceman · 09-03-2017, 12:33 PM

OEX Mission Bay has a Seigler SG in a lefty now.

T-Rex · 09-08-2017, 10:42 AM

I'd definitely go with the Seigler SG.

I've got an older Release SG and 3 Avet SX. All are tough little reels, but as already pointed out, the SG has twice the drag pressure of the SX/SXJ. Makes a huge difference with big fish. My Avets also demand waaay too much cleaning, maintenance and bearing replacement. Maybe Avet has addressed the water intrusion issues with their newer reels, but in nearly 4 years, my Release SG hasn't needed anything and has had no issues whatsoever. I'm planning on replacing my Avets with another Seigler SG.

I've also got an Accurate Boss Fury 500 2-speed, but don't use it on the kayak -- only offshore. So far I like it a lot, but I haven't caught anything large enough to really put it to the test. It's been overkill for the small BFT, YT and dorado I've caught on it so far. Haven't used the smaller 400/400N, but I think I'd still go with the Seigler SG for the kayak.

03-14-2016, 12:59 PM	#1
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	Truth Reels vs Avet I am looking for a light setup. I know a few people that are happy with their Truth Reels and they are light. Also looking at the Avet sxj. Anyone compare these two. A longshot I know. Also need it to be left handed if there are other light reels out there with similar specifications. Thank you in advance.

09-03-2017, 12:19 PM	#11
jmswaste Junior Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 2	Avet SX G2 For jigging tuna to sailfishing the Avet HX has what you need, two speeds and belt clips make this light reel a choice for inshore trolling as well. Last edited by jmswaste; 09-06-2017 at 06:54 AM.

09-03-2017, 12:33 PM	#12
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	OEX Mission Bay has a Seigler SG in a lefty now. __________________

09-08-2017, 10:42 AM	#13
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	I'd definitely go with the Seigler SG. I've got an older Release SG and 3 Avet SX. All are tough little reels, but as already pointed out, the SG has twice the drag pressure of the SX/SXJ. Makes a huge difference with big fish. My Avets also demand waaay too much cleaning, maintenance and bearing replacement. Maybe Avet has addressed the water intrusion issues with their newer reels, but in nearly 4 years, my Release SG hasn't needed anything and has had no issues whatsoever. I'm planning on replacing my Avets with another Seigler SG. I've also got an Accurate Boss Fury 500 2-speed, but don't use it on the kayak -- only offshore. So far I like it a lot, but I haven't caught anything large enough to really put it to the test. It's been overkill for the small BFT, YT and dorado I've caught on it so far. Haven't used the smaller 400/400N, but I think I'd still go with the Seigler SG for the kayak. __________________

03-14-2016, 03:45 PM	#2
sculpins4bait Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: SD Posts: 104	dont know much about truth reels other than seeing them on jims show but penn makes some leftys too

03-14-2016, 04:58 PM	#3
monstahfish Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 419	I have an older release(now truth) sg and avet sx mc and sxj and like them all. For around here, I usually use my sx mc, probably because I have mono on the sg. I have also submerged both of them in the surf and had to take them apart to clean. The sg was a bit tougher to service but has never needed bearings. I also put something in wrong and for a while the lever drag adjustment was off which I fixed but don't remember how. I have had to change the bearings in my avets which are a few years older. Max drag is double on the SG so you could use it for bigger offshore stuff where you might need 28# but I have a saltiga(42#) for jigging monsters and never fish heavy line with either of the smaller reels.

03-14-2016, 06:27 PM	#4
ghotion Junior Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 12	Check out the Daiwa Lexa 300 or the 400. I have the 300 and love it, 22 lbs of drag and carries plenty of 50 lb braid. It's also good for the salt. The 400 carries more line but is quite a bit heavier.

03-15-2016, 02:10 PM	#7
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	Looking at the accurate fury also if anyone has experience with that reel.

03-16-2016, 02:26 PM	#8
octico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: The city of Orange Posts: 1,278	I fish Daiwa Saltist levelwind for trolling and rockfishing. I use the Saltist BG for throwing iron. They are very kayak friendly reels.

03-17-2016, 11:01 AM	#9
sculpins4bait Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: SD Posts: 104	You could get a shimano ocea jigger in lefty from Japan. Basically a JDM Trinidad. Probably has much better water resistance than anything else mentioned Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-21-2016, 02:01 AM	#10
tamddo714 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 273	shimano makes the new torium 16's in a left hand