avet reel sizes ?

[cjmac]

morning , new here and hopeful for lots of new info as well . im looking to get my first avet reel but we have no dealers in pensacola fl . im looking at the MXL g2 5.8 single speed . so iv never seen any avet reels in person , was wondering if anyone had any pics and rough measurements of them ?? decent price at 250$ is it comparable size to the tld15 ? smaller ? it will be used for king and spanish on a light fast action rod just for fun set up..
thanks , chris

 

[surfgoose]

I'm really surprised that you don't have a store selling Avet reels in the whole Pensacola area. You've checked ALL of the tackle stores?

I have several Avets and like them, if you can cast conventional reels then you will like them. The MXL is a nice medium-sized reel and the G2 level has more drag. I wouldn't choose an Avet for kings and spanish, it would be like taking a 7mm rifle to hunt whitetail deer, but you would be glad to have it if you went after bigger, tougher fish.

Welcome to the Forums!

 

[cjmac]

I'm really surprised that you don't have a store selling Avet reels in the whole Pensacola area. You've checked ALL of the tackle stores?

I have several Avets and like them, if you can cast conventional reels then you will like them. The MXL is a nice medium-sized reel and the G2 level has more drag. I wouldn't choose an Avet for kings and spanish, it would be like taking a 7mm rifle to hunt whitetail deer, but you would be glad to have it if you went after bigger, tougher fish.

Welcome to the Forums!

Yes all of the tackle stores here and in orange beach have all Said thay dont carry them cause theres to many options and models but "we can order it for you" witch does me no good . Lot of out other shops closed up over the past few years also .. the avet has a faster Retrieve rate than the TLD15 or 20 . Have lost some big kings not being able to pick up slack line fast enough. We also get monster red snapper that like to come up to get live cigs when bump trolling them over wrecks . I'd like to stay with a lever drag about the size of a tld 15 or 20 . The avet was just what I came across

 

[surfgoose]

Well, you won't go wrong. I got my first Avet (HX5/2) almost 15 years ago, it is still working fine a hundred big fish later. The smallest I used was an SX, I thought that it would cast better than the bigger ones, and having a lever drag would be helpful in stopping yellowtail racing for the rocks. Nope. I sold it. The MXL is a good all-around size, and in all sizes that they offer it, the G version has more drag and is just a really good looking reel.

If you are fishing vertically, then the Avet will be fun. If you are casting, then either a spinner or a star drag or a large baitcaster like a Lexa will be easier to use. I personally don't care for the TLD models, they just don't fit my hands right. But I have big paws.

 

[plj46]

Try Google ?

 

[MikeC.]

i would get a smaller reel (sx or mxj) then make it a raptor a little more cash and call it a day. Raptor = sx

 

[hucklongfin]

The MXL is smaller in capacity than a TLD 15. TLD is rated for 700 yds of 50# power pro and the MXL is rated for 580 yds of 50#. Either should be plenty. I have a MXJ that's one of my favorites loaded with 50# braid and a 25# topshot.

 

[Guywithbentrod 818]

Try looking at this

Avet Spinning Fishing Reels & Accessories | Alltackle.com

Check out these Avet spinning fishing reels and accessories at Alltackle.com. The numerous models of Avet reels include EX 3-speeds, patriot reels and more.

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All the info you need

 

[TDY]

You’re looking at two extremes when you add big snapper to the mix. Spanish aren’t much of a challenge, they’re not big, but both kings and Spanish need light smooth drags as to not to pull hooks. Big snapper need brute force stopping power to no wreck you. Although a big avet fan they are not great brute force reels unless you go raptor, more $$ and more than $250. I would be looking at Penn 25 or 40ln2s for sure. jmo.

 

[MikeC.]

^
why I mentioned sx raptor

 

[cjmac]

Well, you won't go wrong. I got my first Avet (HX5/2) almost 15 years ago, it is still working fine a hundred big fish later. The smallest I used was an SX, I thought that it would cast better than the bigger ones, and having a lever drag would be helpful in stopping yellowtail racing for the rocks. Nope. I sold it. The MXL is a good all-around size, and in all sizes that they offer it, the G version has more drag and is just a really good looking reel.

If you are fishing vertically, then the Avet will be fun. If you are casting, then either a spinner or a star drag or a large baitcaster like a Lexa will be easier to use. I personally don't care for the TLD models, they just don't fit my hands right. But I have big paws.

How big in size is the mlx ? What other reel is it comparable to in size ? I do a lot of slow trolling with live bait here

 

[cjmac]

The MXL is smaller in capacity than a TLD 15. TLD is rated for 700 yds of 50# power pro and the MXL is rated for 580 yds of 50#. Either should be plenty. I have a MXJ that's one of my favorites loaded with 50# braid and a 25# topshot.

So spool size is little smaller , what about the actual size overall ?

 

[cjmac]

You’re looking at two extremes when you add big snapper to the mix. Spanish aren’t much of a challenge, they’re not big, but both kings and Spanish need light smooth drags as to not to pull hooks. Big snapper need brute force stopping power to no wreck you. Although a big avet fan they are not great brute force reels unless you go raptor, more $$ and more than $250. I would be looking at Penn 25 or 40ln2s for sure. jmo.

True , not often it happens but bot like it's a loss if I loose it anyway . We only get like 20 days for snapper here a year .

 

[hucklongfin]

So spool size is little smaller , what about the actual size overall ?

I don’t have a TLD 15 to compare it to. As I recall they’re close In diameter.

 

[cjmac]

I don’t have a TLD 15 to compare it to. As I recall they’re close In diameter.

Long as it's close to that size . I didn't want something huge or tiny on this rod . It's not a big diameter blank , maby the size of index finger . 1/2 in maby 3/4

 

[hucklongfin]

I prefer narrower reels myself, less wobble on the retrieve. I’ll take a larger diameter in exchange.

 

[surfgoose]

Just remember that the reel is the most important part of the system. I have three times as many rods as reels. Reels can serve multiple purposes and you can change rod strength, length, action, etc. as future situations arise. Most multi-decade experienced fishermen don't lock a reel onto a particular rod and leave it. Your reels should be stored in the bottom of your bedroom closet with your best shoes, and for the same reason that you don't put your dress shoes in the garage.

If matching a reel to a favorite rod, I suggest that you take that rod to the best fishing tackle store in your county and then get the counterman's help in trying on various reels that he suggests. You will find at least one that balances right and just feels good in your hands. Make a note of that model, and then you have the basic dimensions and weight to start doing your research.

I worked for years at a major store chain here in SoCal in the fishing department and helped scores of fishermen find those matches. Jaime at Bob Sands and several other regular posters here on the Forums do it the same. Yes, there will be some who learn and then go out and try to get a discounted price, but many more develop a real relationship with a store that actually provides good customer service and accurate info. So no worries about going to a real fishing store, as opposed to the tackle aisle at Walmart.

 

[RichG]

Here’s a thought. If there is a large fishing show close to you call Avet and see if the will have a booth. They usually, out west, have all their reels and you can check it out. Bring you TLD so you can compare.

 

[hucklongfin]

Here’s a thought. If there is a large fishing show close to you call Avet and see if the will have a booth. They usually, out west, have all their reels and you can check it out. Bring you TLD so you can compare.

If not, time for a road-trip down to Orlando for ICAST! We just had the PCS show and have the Bart Hall show next week. Avet didn’t/isn’t attending either this year.

 

[cjmac]

Just remember that the reel is the most important part of the system. I have three times as many rods as reels. Reels can serve multiple purposes and you can change rod strength, length, action, etc. as future situations arise. Most multi-decade experienced fishermen don't lock a reel onto a particular rod and leave it. Your reels should be stored in the bottom of your bedroom closet with your best shoes, and for the same reason that you don't put your dress shoes in the garage.

If matching a reel to a favorite rod, I suggest that you take that rod to the best fishing tackle store in your county and then get the counterman's help in trying on various reels that he suggests. You will find at least one that balances right and just feels good in your hands. Make a note of that model, and then you have the basic dimensions and weight to start doing your research.

I worked for years at a major store chain here in SoCal in the fishing department and helped scores of fishermen find those matches. Jaime at Bob Sands and several other regular posters here on the Forums do it the same. Yes, there will be some who learn and then go out and try to get a discounted price, but many more develop a real relationship with a store that actually provides good customer service and accurate info. So no worries about going to a real fishing store, as opposed to the tackle aisle at Walmart.

The part that sucks is here in pensacola NO ONE sells or carries avet .. iv had a tld15 and shimano speedmaster 2 sat on this rod and thay where both about the size/balance I like . If the torium was lever drag I'd go with one of those

 

[hucklongfin]

Well, in the meantime, slap the TLD 15 on the rod and go catch some fish!

 

[cjmac]

Well, in the meantime, slap the TLD 15 on the rod and go catch some fish!

It gave out lol and i dont want to have another cause it lost some big ones from not being able to pick up slack fast enough thay are SLOW

 

[hucklongfin]

Yeah, I thought a lot of the 6:1 gear ratio reels were for king fishing! They work well for our yo-yo fishing too!

 

[cjmac]

Here’s a thought. If there is a large fishing show close to you call Avet and see if the will have a booth. They usually, out west, have all their reels and you can check it out. Bring you TLD so you can compare.

Iv been waiting for a large show co come up around here . Unfortunately we haven't had one in many years.

 

[cjmac]

Yeah, I thought a lot of the 6:1 gear ratio reels were for king fishing! They work well for our yo-yo fishing too!

I think the tld line reels only have something like 25 or 28 inch per crank ! The avet 5.8 is 38in per