Avet Reels Support Thread, New SX-Raptor 2-speed, and more in Spotlight; KW,
Where did you get that bitchin color combo? Is that a black w/gold (bronze?) trim or an artifact of ...  | | 
Sep-19-2009, 08:41 AM
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#121 | | Registered User
Name: Mike Vessel: Willie Location: N. CA Job:none
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KW,
Where did you get that bitchin color combo? Is that a black w/gold (bronze?) trim or an artifact of the photo? Looks great. Let us know how you plan to set it up and give us a report on performance when you get a chance to use it.
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Sep-19-2009, 10:28 AM
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#122 | | Registered User
Name: B Vessel: KeyWest Location: Myrtle Beach,South Carolina Job:Gypsy
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Originally Posted by Peduncle  KW,
Where did you get that bitchin color combo? Is that a black w/gold (bronze?) trim or an artifact of the photo? Looks great. Let us know how you plan to set it up and give us a report on performance when you get a chance to use it. | I will definetly give some reports on performance.
Actually it just the poor light quality of the photo, its blue. I will take some better photos soon.
I had planned on taking it with me to key west this past week for some tarpon and permit fishing but it didnt arrive in time. Had a blast anyway.
I will be ordering a new seeker this week for it. B...
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Sep-19-2009, 06:51 PM
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Name: Rex Whetzell Age: 62 Vessel: none Location: Lake Forest, Ca. Job:Retired Police
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I went to high school in Florida, Manatee H.S. in Bradenton. Seems odd to see someone in Florida, with a Raptor? We used to catch snook, tarpon, kingfish, redfish, and occasionally a tuna, sailfish, or mako shark. Also barricuda.
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Sep-20-2009, 07:33 AM
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#124 | | Registered User
Name: B Vessel: KeyWest Location: Myrtle Beach,South Carolina Job:Gypsy
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Originally Posted by Old&In The Way I went to high school in Florida, Manatee H.S. in Bradenton. Seems odd to see someone in Florida, with a Raptor? We used to catch snook, tarpon, kingfish, redfish, and occasionally a tuna, sailfish, or mako shark. Also barricuda. | Im certain there are others around who fish avets in this area, but I havent seen anyone else with one yet,lol.
I fish everywhere for everything, and so far avets have fit my fishing style perfect.
Southern florida is definetly a fishermans paradise. We only got one shark this trip missed several barricuda got a nice tarpon, and one mean permit and some smaller ones jacks etc..
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Sep-21-2009, 01:08 PM
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#125 | | Registered User
Name: Rex Whetzell Age: 62 Vessel: none Location: Lake Forest, Ca. Job:Retired Police
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11 more days to wait, and it seems like "forever". A 6-day trip is going to cost $2500.00, and that seems like a lot, considering I went on a 17-day for $2500.00 in 1992? Another $2000.00 for new tackle, and it seems like it's getting prohibitively expensive these days. Guess I'll feel better about the cost, after I catch a few fish.
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Sep-21-2009, 02:39 PM
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#126 | | Registered User
Name: Anthony Vessel: Wave Walker Location: LA Job:Fisher wantabe
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17 days!!! Holy shit!!!
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Sep-21-2009, 02:46 PM
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#127 | | Registered User
Name: Tim Age: 37 Vessel: None Location: Monrovia, CA Job:IT Director
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Originally Posted by Old&In The Way The 700M is my favorite for 30-40# line. The 700MH is probably rated for 30-60# line. I've never seen a 700MH? |
I've got a 700MH...it's a fantastic 40# bait stick...I use it for yo-yo, too.
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Sep-22-2009, 07:13 PM
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#128 | | Registered User
Name: B Vessel: KeyWest Location: Myrtle Beach,South Carolina Job:Gypsy
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Im sure this has been asked but, anybody know when the mx series will be released in a raptor version?
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Sep-23-2009, 07:23 AM
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#129 | | Registered User
Name: Rex Whetzell Age: 62 Vessel: none Location: Lake Forest, Ca. Job:Retired Police
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January 2010.
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Sep-25-2009, 02:56 PM
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#130 | | Registered User
Name: Rex Whetzell Age: 62 Vessel: none Location: Lake Forest, Ca. Job:Retired Police
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One more week till Raptor tryouts, and Indy caught Wahoo yesterday. Nothing coming to change the weather, so maybe we'll have a shot at some Wahoo, on 10-4? It would be great to catch a Wahoo on bait, jig, or trolling!!! Most fun I ever had was a 76# hoo, on 30# line, with bait. Haven't caught Wahoo since 2006.
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Sep-25-2009, 08:41 PM
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#131 | | Registered User
Name: Nat Age: 60 Vessel: I wish Location: Leona Valley Job:Manufacturing Automation
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Looking forward to your report Rex. Hope you catch a limit of Hoo's.
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Sep-26-2009, 09:23 AM
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#132 | | Mike
Name: Mike Vessel: Cobra Tourer Kayak, 1903CC Trophy Location: Santee, Ca. Job:Aircraft mech
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| Rancho Leonero trip, new SX Raptor
I see the Charkbait Weekly Special with the new Avet Raptor reel. The hook was set and I ordered one with 50# Izorline & a top of 30# P-line. At Rancho Leonero, our Panga Capt Santos isnt sure that I should be using the little Raptor for the Yellowfin down at Frailes. We got 3 Yellow Fin Tuna on the Raptor (with a Calstar BTG870) weighing 52, 44 and 41lbs when weighed at the fish cleaning station. That reel & rod combo had no problem handling the fish! Even Capt Santos became a believer. In short, the reel lives up to the hype.... Is it worth $439??? You betcha!
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