Avet Reels and Dry vs Greased Drag Washers - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

BigAppa · 04-11-2016, 09:33 AM

I talked to Avet a minute ago. I asked them if putting grease on the washers would void the warranty. I got an emphatic, "yes." All the parts have been calibrated to work with dry washers, so they can't guarantee anything if something slips and breaks. Just a heads up to those considering greasing the washers of a reel still under warranty.

I guess that settles it for me, but the first time I lose a fish because of a sticky drag, I'll be slathering grease on there regardless. And if I notice a difference, I'll post it here for those interested. But considering the rate I catch anything that can take out drag, that may be a while.

04-11-2016, 09:33 AM	#7
BigAppa Junior Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 27	I talked to Avet a minute ago. I asked them if putting grease on the washers would void the warranty. I got an emphatic, "yes." All the parts have been calibrated to work with dry washers, so they can't guarantee anything if something slips and breaks. Just a heads up to those considering greasing the washers of a reel still under warranty. I guess that settles it for me, but the first time I lose a fish because of a sticky drag, I'll be slathering grease on there regardless. And if I notice a difference, I'll post it here for those interested. But considering the rate I catch anything that can take out drag, that may be a while.