Avet Sx - California Fishing

DementedFish · 01-23-2005, 02:02 PM

Just wondering guys, do you think this reel would be good at casting light swimbaits like 1/2oz? I'll be putting it on a Daiwa Heartland rod rated for 10-25 pound test, and has a lure weight of 1/2oz-6oz. Or would something like a calcutta 400 be more appropriate?

cst · 01-23-2005, 02:06 PM

get the CTE that is one size smaller then the calcutta 400...

WreckinBall · 01-24-2005, 12:05 AM

While I am a fan of the SX, you'll be better off with a baitcaster for throwing swimbaits, and while I can't think of a finer SW baitcaster than the Calcutta, perhaps this would be a good use for the Induron you were considering......

limits · 01-24-2005, 11:48 AM

I have the SX and from my experience, it's good for flylining and for throwing the iron. But for throwing plastics, I use a Diawa Millionaire CV-Z 253. hehe. For some reason, whenever I mention my CV-Z, I get defensive because all the Calcutta guys start telling me Shimano is better. They're probably right, but I just like my CV-Z. So I use it. Simple =)

DementedFish · 01-24-2005, 05:09 PM

I have heard some awesome stuff about the cv-z. It's not an open top reel though.

PlatinumHooks · 02-24-2005, 03:57 AM

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I have heard some awesome stuff about the cv-z. It's not an open top reel though.

Hey DF,

I know this is an old thread but the Millionaire isn't an open top frame, it's got a bridge but it's a button cast / level wind reel so it doesn't matter. You really only need a "bridgeless" frame when your casting heavier lures / irons for mega distance or flylining live bait. Now an actual fact: The AVET SX blows all these other reels away,! Period; no question about it! It's got a better machined drag system, and the free spool on that reel kills the other reels by far; however, Limits and WreckinBall are very correct. For what you're talking about doing, a baitcasting reel will be better for small plastics and swinbaits, unless your fishing big swims with a jighead at least 1 oz or larger; anything smaller, and it's overkill with the SX. CST had a good suggestion, and that is go with the Shimano CTE. See, these guys know what they're taliking about!!

cst · 02-24-2005, 01:15 PM

about the freespool on the avet SX, it is probobly the best freespool out there, i spun an empty spool once and it just kept spinning and spinning and spinning and spinning (get the picture?). the only problem is that the spools are very heavy and you are not going to be able to get it spinning so easily with swimbaits that way 1/2 of an ounce or even 3/4 of an ounce. this is a great real, like tony said, but leave it for jigs and those big sardines.

PlatinumHooks · 02-24-2005, 01:23 PM

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about the freespool on the avet SX, it is probobly the best freespool out there, i spun an empty spool once and it just kept spinning and spinning and spinning and spinning (get the picture?). the only problem is that the spools are very heavy and you are not going to be able to get it spinning so easily with swimbaits that way 1/2 of an ounce or even 3/4 of an ounce. this is a great real, like tony said, but leave it for jigs and those big sardines.

CST,

You're very right, the AVET SX it is a heavier spool so if someone chose to use it for plastics namely big swimbaits, you would definitely need at least a 1oz jig head or heavier, and/or put the swimbait behind a 3 ft leader with a 1 to 2 oz. bullet sinker. But if he's just fishing around shore, off the jetty, in really shallow water, etc., then a baitcaster like the CTE would be a much better choice like you said.

cst · 02-24-2005, 01:47 PM

the CT250 is good for 12#, a CTE300 would be for the 15#.
i was actually thinking about getting and avet sx but bought a calcutta 400 over it. the other choice was a sealine but the handle is too ackward on them.

PlatinumHooks · 02-24-2005, 01:58 PM

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the CT250 is good for 12#, a CTE300 would be for the 15#.
i was actually thinking about getting and avet sx but bought a calcutta 400 over it. the other choice was a sealine but the handle is too ackward on them.

The Sealine is a great reel too. As far as graphite reels go, the Sealine is probably the best in my opinion. Good choice with the Calcutta 400, great, great reel!!! Does it beat the SX...over all..No! But is it a phenomenal reel....yes! Is this the reel that you wanted the new rod for???

cst · 02-24-2005, 02:01 PM

actually it just flashed my mind after i sent you the lastl PM, im going to have to think about this before i post a reply to wether i want an SX or a TN. well im off to work, ill get back to you in the evening.

PlatinumHooks · 02-24-2005, 02:34 PM

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actually it just flashed my mind after i sent you the lastl PM, im going to have to think about this before i post a reply to wether i want an SX or a TN. well im off to work, ill get back to you in the evening.

Let me help you make one last unbias decission. I say Unbias because almost all of my conventional saltwater reels are AVET. I replaced all my Internationals with AVET, from the SX all the way to the T-RX (T-Rex!!). I don't want you to think my opinions or suggestions are favored towards the AVET because I use them. I give you advice from straight physical knowledge or experience.

If you're wise you'll go with the AVET SX over the Trinidad for these reasons.

Now the Trinidad is probably one of the best made reels in the world, but it's way, way , way, way over priced. It's not worth what they ask for it, any of the Trini models for that matter. They're just plain too expensive. BUt the catch to that is they are defintely a world class reel. The SX is equally as world class if not better, much better. the Drag sytem is blatantly better than the Trinidads. The castability of the SX is much more prevailent. Plus, ...and here's the big one.......if you ever by any chance happen to hook up with anything of remote size (wahoo, large albacore, YFT, even Sailfish...the SX will handle it like it's nothing! I know guys that troll for Sails using the SX 5.1 and land them with ease. It's crazy, but it's true. The main thing aside from mechanics, that I love about the AVET reels is; they (the company) don't take avantage of the a consumer financially. That SX could easily go for double of what the current retail price is, but the Owners of AVET industries don't believe in charging for their product based on hype. Their prices aren't cheap but they're fair. You could but the SX, save money in the "reel arena" and put it towards that ARC rod.

That's my recommendation.

cst · 02-24-2005, 09:59 PM

alright Tony,ill buy the SX with an ARC rod. now i know the SX is great but i have never actually seen an ARC so i hope i like it.

PlatinumHooks · 02-24-2005, 10:20 PM

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alright Tony,ill buy the SX with an ARC rod. now i know the SX is great but i have never actually seen an ARC so i hope i like it.

Good Choice. You won't be the least bit sorry. If you want to take a look at the ARC's before you buy one, and you can drive up my way and meet me, I'll actually take you by the ARC facility and introduce you to Scott Throop (Pres/ and owner). you can take a look at some of the rods or you can go to the website and look from there. They have some pretty good pictures on-line.

PlatinumHooks · 02-24-2005, 10:21 PM

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alright Tony,ill buy the SX with an ARC rod. now i know the SX is great but i have never actually seen an ARC so i hope i like it.

Where do you plan to buy your SX from?