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Old 06-02-2010, 01:50 PM   #19
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Originally Posted by THE DARKHORSE View Post

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.
I agree there's salt in that water- I own a 'few' Avets and they are great reels. Chevy vs Ford shit. My only failure on an Avet was with my SX recently. Just goofing around and hooked into a fairly large Thresher. Smoked my bearings. Other than that, no problemos.
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