avet sx - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Holy Mackerel · 06-02-2010, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by THE DARKHORSE

Also, a bit confused on people saying they wouldn't fish an Avet on a kayak. I understand they have a tendency to gum up if you get them wet. Makes sense---I hear there's salt in that water. The fact is, my reels don't get wet when I fish in La Jolla. If you can simply keep them from getting wet while going through the surf, what's the difference from fishing your Avet off a skiff? I don't get it.

The Avets I had gummed up every trip, I had them in flush mounts, they got splashed most launches, even LJ, or from swell and chop. Also, my Tarpon 160i was pretty low profile.

My Jigmasters, Toriums, TLD, and especially Sealines never had any problems. I used AVETS about 5 or so years ago, so maybe they have changed their design to be less wet. I currenlty have an new LX 2 speed, it is a great reel. My older AVETS needed lots of love, like I said what the hell do I know.

kayakhunter · 06-02-2010, 10:42 AM

I use a SX and a MXJ for bait fishing and love them. Just rinse them off good with freshwater after each trip and you should be good. I have even eaten %$@# landing in the surf, completely submerged them in salty sandy water and they are fine.

lamb · 06-02-2010, 11:17 AM

I got mostly Avets, I'm lefty... Got MXLs, MXjs, SXs, LXs, single speed and two speeds. I didn't find them to be gumming up after every single trip on a kayak, but I had to do cleanup and greasing/oiling if I wanted to keep 'em running smooth. I have been taking them apart for a clean up and tune up maybe every few months, and that's with at least once (often two) times a week fishing schedule. Great thing about Avets - it's really easy! I always keep a stock of extra bearings (comes down to 2 sizes), replace 'em when they wear out, just oil 'em if in a good shape.

Another thing - in the past, I was always rinsing them with water. What I learned from D50 here on BWE (and what my laziness contributed to), latelyI have not been rinsing them with fresh water. It seems to make no difference - my Avets are fine for a few months! This is mostly using them on a skiff though.

Chris I think it's true that with newer models Avets seem to be better when it comes to how often you need to do the maintenance.

06-02-2010, 11:17 AM	#3
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	I got mostly Avets, I'm lefty... Got MXLs, MXjs, SXs, LXs, single speed and two speeds. I didn't find them to be gumming up after every single trip on a kayak, but I had to do cleanup and greasing/oiling if I wanted to keep 'em running smooth. I have been taking them apart for a clean up and tune up maybe every few months, and that's with at least once (often two) times a week fishing schedule. Great thing about Avets - it's really easy! I always keep a stock of extra bearings (comes down to 2 sizes), replace 'em when they wear out, just oil 'em if in a good shape. Another thing - in the past, I was always rinsing them with water. What I learned from D50 here on BWE (and what my laziness contributed to), latelyI have not been rinsing them with fresh water. It seems to make no difference - my Avets are fine for a few months! This is mostly using them on a skiff though. Chris I think it's true that with newer models Avets seem to be better when it comes to how often you need to do the maintenance. __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

06-02-2010, 10:42 AM	#2
kayakhunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange Posts: 207	I use a SX and a MXJ for bait fishing and love them. Just rinse them off good with freshwater after each trip and you should be good. I have even eaten %$@# landing in the surf, completely submerged them in salty sandy water and they are fine.