Final Point 7/19 - Page 2

quack quack · 07-20-2006, 03:38 PM

God job Kevin.Give me a call or a pm next time you need some one.I would send that reel back to the factory right away and tell them what happen.Do not fish it again with out it getting fixed.

Relentless33 · 07-20-2006, 03:49 PM

The last thing you need is that slob of a breeder on and the reel stops working for good. First problem I have ever heard of with the Avet's.

Islander · 07-20-2006, 06:29 PM

KQ, good job to you and your crew

I agree with QQ don't fish that reel again until its serviced. I know this because I can see the future

it go's something like this.......THE BIGGEST SLOOOOB you have ever seen comes in on the close flat line just out side the light, circles once thru the light then slams the bait then heads for Cuba , thats about the moment you start to ask yourself.........(Kevin ( because thats your name) was this the reel that locked up the last trip out :?:

When all of a sudden you hear that sound that cuts through the darkness to the depths of your soul like ......gas prices at the pumps :shock:

KAAAAAPOOOW Followed by a big splash, not the fish, but the reel, then theres allot of crying,cussing along with massive amount of drinking .

Then again it might be just fine. My magic 8 ball ain't what it use to be. :twisted: :lol: :lol:

irat:

KQ · 07-20-2006, 08:24 PM

You guys are definitely right. I have to clarify my problem though. The drag plates still would let line out, but when i cranked the handle...it wasnt bringing line back on the spool. We wouldnt have gotten the fish if the drag plates wouldnt let line out.... And it wasnt that the gear shift was stuck either cause I'm sure someone would think that it was stuck between low and high gear.

Anyway...I'm gonna get it checked out.

cogzwell · 07-21-2006, 01:06 PM

good job on that fish, Kevin!

KQ · 07-21-2006, 11:03 PM

thanks Chris...I wanna check out your new ride...I bet this one wont sink out there hah

kai akua · 07-22-2006, 12:30 PM

i had 2 Avets do the same thing. simply stated they suck! one locked up, and the other came off the reel seat after it locked up.... nothing like watching your reel go slaming into the first guide on your rod.

i called avet and they offered no help, servicing or refund. they simply suck. Shimano for life! never again will i try another brand.

on a more positive note, i did sell them on ebay for about the same price i bought them for.

Nice fish Kevin. glad to see you guys got a new ride. i will be in town for a while, PM me if you are ever short handed.

Robbie

Shark Tagger · 07-22-2006, 09:48 PM

I hate to say it, but we had the same thing happen to us on our 50... big fish last summer.. fought for over 45 minutes to have the drag lock up... the line immediately snapped (60lb test). Sold the reel to a guy on this forum that said he didnt mind getting it fixed...gave him a nice price.

We also stand by shimano tiagras now...

KQ · 07-23-2006, 11:12 PM

Yeah my next investment is some tiagra 80's...

Robbie i'll definitely let you know when i'm goin. I thought you were on the contender, but I guess you were on our old boat. This one is way better for swording. Not as comfortable, but fast and fishable.

07-20-2006, 03:38 PM	#21 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 5,200	God job Kevin.Give me a call or a pm next time you need some one.I would send that reel back to the factory right away and tell them what happen.Do not fish it again with out it getting fixed. __________________ Amagansett means “place of good water” in one American Indian tongue, and for generations of Lesters who have lived here, it’s been true in the most literal way.

07-20-2006, 03:49 PM	#22 (permalink)
Relentless33 Grander Join Date: Apr 2006 Best Catch: 81" sword Posts: 3,054	The last thing you need is that slob of a breeder on and the reel stops working for good. First problem I have ever heard of with the Avet's. __________________ "Sportsman don't kill animals just for the sake of killing."

07-21-2006, 01:06 PM	#25 (permalink)
cogzwell Hooked Up Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Boca Raton / Jackson Hole Boat: 2003 34 Venture Best Catch: crabs -- but well worth it Occupation: debt collector Posts: 261	good job on that fish, Kevin! __________________ The Hailey Ryan

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07-20-2006, 06:29 PM	#23 (permalink)
Islander Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vero Beach, FL. Boat: FISHING Best Catch: The next one Posts: 197	KQ, good job to you and your crew I agree with QQ don't fish that reel again until its serviced. I know this because I can see the future it go's something like this.......THE BIGGEST SLOOOOB you have ever seen comes in on the close flat line just out side the light, circles once thru the light then slams the bait then heads for Cuba , thats about the moment you start to ask yourself.........(Kevin ( because thats your name) was this the reel that locked up the last trip out :?: When all of a sudden you hear that sound that cuts through the darkness to the depths of your soul like ......gas prices at the pumps :shock: KAAAAAPOOOW Followed by a big splash, not the fish, but the reel, then theres allot of crying,cussing along with massive amount of drinking . Then again it might be just fine. My magic 8 ball ain't what it use to be. :twisted: :lol: :lol: irat:

07-20-2006, 08:24 PM	#24 (permalink)
KQ Lines In Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ft. Lauderdale/Hillsboro Inlet Boat: 36 contender FA Occupation: Funeral Business Posts: 21	You guys are definitely right. I have to clarify my problem though. The drag plates still would let line out, but when i cranked the handle...it wasnt bringing line back on the spool. We wouldnt have gotten the fish if the drag plates wouldnt let line out.... And it wasnt that the gear shift was stuck either cause I'm sure someone would think that it was stuck between low and high gear. Anyway...I'm gonna get it checked out.

07-21-2006, 11:03 PM	#26 (permalink)
KQ Lines In Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ft. Lauderdale/Hillsboro Inlet Boat: 36 contender FA Occupation: Funeral Business Posts: 21	thanks Chris...I wanna check out your new ride...I bet this one wont sink out there hah

07-22-2006, 12:30 PM	#27 (permalink)
kai akua Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Califorina, Ft. Lauderdale & Hawaii! Boat: um, Fishing... Occupation: mate/student/mate Posts: 168	i had 2 Avets do the same thing. simply stated they suck! one locked up, and the other came off the reel seat after it locked up.... nothing like watching your reel go slaming into the first guide on your rod. i called avet and they offered no help, servicing or refund. they simply suck. Shimano for life! never again will i try another brand. on a more positive note, i did sell them on ebay for about the same price i bought them for. Nice fish Kevin. glad to see you guys got a new ride. i will be in town for a while, PM me if you are ever short handed. Robbie

07-22-2006, 09:48 PM	#28 (permalink)
Shark Tagger Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sunny Isles Best Catch: 475lb Mako Occupation: Engineering Posts: 927	I hate to say it, but we had the same thing happen to us on our 50... big fish last summer.. fought for over 45 minutes to have the drag lock up... the line immediately snapped (60lb test). Sold the reel to a guy on this forum that said he didnt mind getting it fixed...gave him a nice price. We also stand by shimano tiagras now...

07-23-2006, 11:12 PM	#29 (permalink)
KQ Lines In Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ft. Lauderdale/Hillsboro Inlet Boat: 36 contender FA Occupation: Funeral Business Posts: 21	Yeah my next investment is some tiagra 80's... Robbie i'll definitely let you know when i'm goin. I thought you were on the contender, but I guess you were on our old boat. This one is way better for swording. Not as comfortable, but fast and fishable.

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