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Old 08-01-2013, 08:58 AM   #1
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Thanks for all the advice guys... I have seen the ebay listings for the blemish reels. Ill definatley contact directly for savings if i go that route. Is charkbait legit? Their prices are real good too.

I get out for tuna 2-3 times a year on a friends boat. I fish more local than anything. Cant really afford two avet setups. I already have the torium setup, this avet would just provide me a second set up. I'd like it to be versitle and an upgrade over the torium in quality and versatility.

Thanks again, I dig all if the insight.
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Old 08-01-2013, 09:07 AM   #2
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I wouldn't say it's an upgrade just different application. Charkbait is legit they have a storefront in OC. I have been there once on my way back from sunset oex. Great people with lots of goodies
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Old 08-01-2013, 09:12 AM   #3
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I have an mxj raptor and love it. Also have a jx raptor and jx 6/3 and love them both. For the yak though, I prefer the mxj. And yes, charkbait is the real deal, and they also have a storefront in San Diego.
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Old 08-01-2013, 10:31 AM   #4
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i would go with the mxj or the mxl. i have a mxl, that i can consider selling to you if you want. it black, and got 25lb test mono on it. let me know if your interested. but i would deffinitally go with the MX series its the perfect size. my favorite avet reel is the sx its perfect for everything and i can use it on light action rods. everything from making bait to geting lingcods. its casts great too so its perfect for using irons.
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Old 08-01-2013, 10:36 AM   #5
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Thanks for all the advice guys... I have seen the ebay listings for the blemish reels. Ill definatley contact directly for savings if i go that route. Is charkbait legit? Their prices are real good too.

I get out for tuna 2-3 times a year on a friends boat. I fish more local than anything. Cant really afford two avet setups. I already have the torium setup, this avet would just provide me a second set up. I'd like it to be versitle and an upgrade over the torium in quality and versatility.

Thanks again, I dig all if the insight.
Charkbait is very legit, bought my MXJ, Fathom 25N and Lexa from them. I also have a Torium and love that reel too
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Old 08-01-2013, 11:15 AM   #6
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Where you located at if your by oceanside ill let you test out mxj
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Old 08-01-2013, 11:40 AM   #7
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Where you located at if your by oceanside ill let you test out mxj
I'm rarley in O'side, but appreciate the offer... I'm probably going to make a purchase this weekend.
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Old 08-01-2013, 01:33 PM   #8
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You already have your Torium 20, you fish offshore sometimes and you're looking for one Avet setup.
I vote for the JX6 with MC for the few extra bucks. I can't justify the extra cost for the 2-speed but if you can...go for it...certainly won't hurt you.

I have the JX6 mounted on an 8' Seeker...awesome on 15#-40# fish and although I haven't tested it in the following situation I would have confidence in it offshore on much larger species.
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