HuntHarder Report post Posted April 24, 2023 Any Avet Afficionado's on here? Possibly looking to get a new reel, but see many different models. Primary use would be fishing in <200' of water for bass, yellowtail and the occasional grouper. I usually have 80ish lb braid with a fluro leader and primarily jig but am planning on figuring out how to cast a bait caster efficiently. I am wanting 2 speed for sure, the ability to handle grouper in the medium weight range and a decent line capacity ( I catch Mexico often). I guess I'll need a new rod too if I go the caster route, so suggestions on those would be cool too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazymonkey Report post Posted April 24, 2023 Don't know on the avet as I had a pen 30 w . For rods you can't go wrong with a seeker rod . There up there in price but definitely worth the price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted April 24, 2023 Penn fathom 40n 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuntHarder Report post Posted April 24, 2023 2 hours ago, trphyhntr said: Penn fathom 40n Y over Avet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted April 25, 2023 The price. Gotta step up to an Avet raptor to be comparable to a 40n. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Siwash Report post Posted April 25, 2023 Made in the USA versus China and would be a primary reason to go Avet. Avets are more user friendly to clean/maintain for the average guy too. I own an Avet HX Raptor and one of the newer Fathom 40NLD2, as well as variety of smaller Avets and one of the older Fathom 25n 2 speed They are all excellent. The Raptor is superior but it also costs at least $200 more than a Fathom. If you are in PHX go to Phoenix Fishing Supply on 16th & Camelback. They sell Avet & Penn and have an excellent selection of saltwater rods. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Crazymonkey Report post Posted April 25, 2023 Just a piece of advice . If you use boat gear check the line and make sure it's still good . The sun will cause the line to get brittle over time and nothing says old line like the sound of popcorn on a boat . Cut about 1 foot of line off and tie a simple overhand knot and give it a hard pull if the line snaps its old. Same goes when you go to re spool your reels . The line sits out at most shops and is exposed to the elements. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted April 25, 2023 I was gonna say that, but they’re made in California and I wasn’t sure what was worse. He could get a penn Torque for the price of a raptor, made in the USA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuntHarder Report post Posted April 25, 2023 Price is not really a huge concern, more interested in getting a nice reel that fits my needs. I was really only considering the raptor from AVET, trying to decide between Jx,Lx,Mx. Probably best to just head down and go see the actual sizes of the different models. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted April 25, 2023 Get a talica Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOTAGS Report post Posted April 27, 2023 I’ll take the Avet, prices on the 40 Penn and the Avet MX Raptor are $140 delta. No brainer after watching the review Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted April 27, 2023 He’s just gonna have the drag locked anyway. grouper szn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted April 27, 2023 Great Guy and Great Video. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
