Anyone else have an Avet Rod

Rayhawk · May-04-2008, 11:54 AM

Just bought an Avet rod SX700. Its rated for 20-50lb line and 7.5 feet.

I was planning on using this as my 40 pound bait outfit. Any recommendations on which reel to put on it.

Also, I hardly see these Avet rods on the boats. Any comments on these rods. I figure since Avet makes First class Reels, there rods must also be quality. Thanks in advance for any info.

SNEEKEE · May-04-2008, 11:56 AM

Where can I pick one up

Rayhawk · May-04-2008, 12:01 PM

I bought mine at Big-5. Its on sale for 99.00, retail is 160.00. So I figure its a good deal.

YANK N CRANK #2 · May-04-2008, 01:45 PM

I would put on LX on it with straight 40.. Most others would recommend a JX 6/3 with spectra and a topshot of 40...

af dreamer · May-04-2008, 02:14 PM

I think the 700 is a 7ft rod.They were introduced at the Fed Hall Show mid march.Not a lot of them out there yet.Tom

Derfsondeck · May-04-2008, 03:29 PM

Their made in China.Take it back and buy a Calstar or Seeker.

Afry · May-04-2008, 03:35 PM

Looked kinda cheap and overpriced to me when I saw them at Big 5 - you can do better.

inSTANt bendo · May-04-2008, 04:12 PM

i don't think I'd use something rated 20-50 as a 40# stick. Maybe 25-30#, otherwise not enough backbone.

fishman27 · May-04-2008, 07:50 PM

hey i was at big five today and the rods looked pretty solid
the rod you have is just a tad bit light for what i might want to fish 40# with
it would work but not my first choice
and i would go for a calstar or seeker above that any day

jesse · May-04-2008, 07:52 PM

Didn't like'em.. The whole made out of the country thing kinda sucks too.

uluastick · May-05-2008, 08:43 AM

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**Jason** · May-05-2008, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rayhawk

I bought mine at Big-5. Its on sale for 99.00, retail is 160.00. So I figure its a good deal.

That is a good deal. A lot of rods are made out of country. I don't see anyone bagging on Shimano rods...
Some of my best rods came from Big 5 and I didn't pay the calstar/seeker prices when I was on a budget.
The best rod is the one that fit's you. Price, feel, and nowadays color.

For the SX700 I'd throw an MXL or JX and fish #30-#40. Well within the range of what the rod was built for.

Fish Wish · May-08-2008, 10:33 AM

Some new guy here. I talked to Avet and they say that "The rods are manufactured by the same company that makes Sabre Rods." Pair it with an MXL, 50# spectra and just 30 yards of 30# to 40# mono. I'm going to get the same setup. Some of us ain't rich and the old jigmaster is, well, old. For what it's worth.