Avet Reels Support Thread, New SX-Raptor 2-speed, and more in Spotlight; So? Stand your ground! Product works and sells. People liked the niche and pricing, why go and change that. You ...  | | 
Jul-25-2009, 11:06 PM
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#25 | | :) happy
Name: Jason Vessel: 1 Location: 1 Job:1 Bio: 1
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So? Stand your ground! Product works and sells. People liked the niche and pricing, why go and change that. You wanna go take on Shimano?? Tough battle.
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Last edited by 1:11; Jul-25-2009 at 11:07 PM.
Reason: changed wording. This isnt gonna be easy
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Jul-26-2009, 01:55 AM
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#26 | | Registered User
Name: Tim Vessel: none Location: CT Job:security
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If they ever get their reel feet to fit the Fuji PSS reel seat, I would be all over these!!! It would make a great jigging reel for cod, tuna, etc, and be able to handle the heavier braids and heavier drag settings we use on the East Coast!
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Jul-26-2009, 06:49 PM
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Name: ANGELO Vessel: 27 SEARAY LAST CHANCE Location: MIDDLE VILLAGE,QUEENS NY Job:FOREMAN
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I was just about to drop tha hammer and buy a MXJ 2 speed but it looks like the new raptor sx is gonna take its place. Priced at 439 its cheaper than the 197 and probably weigs less. I cannot wait for them to drop the new line!
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Jul-26-2009, 08:27 PM
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#28 | | Captain
Name: Harry S. Stamper Vessel: Broken Location: Outside the Orange Curtain... Job:Asteroid Killer
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I think a new JX will fit nicely in my lineup....
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Jul-27-2009, 07:42 AM
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Name: Rex Whetzell Age: 62 Vessel: none Location: Lake Forest, Ca. Job:Retired Police
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I had forgotten all about the JX, my all time favorite size reel. A JX Raptor with a "new" GUSA/United 8 foot jig stick. A superb 40# outfit. Make that 3 new Raptors.
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Jul-27-2009, 07:52 AM
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#30 | | Captain
Name: mark Age: 47 Vessel: triumph 215 cc Location: oak hills ca. Job:construction
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Originally Posted by Lend-a-Fish  I liked what Avet was doing before they glued down the drag, raised priced, added mc's, and now are completely redesigning product that was working well.
I just have one question.... Why are you guys changing what is working ?? | Profits of course!When sales taper off due to market saturation you come out with the new and improved version,you can count on it every 12-18 months.
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Jul-27-2009, 07:25 PM
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#31 | | Registered User
Name: Dan Vessel: N/A Location: Anaheim Job:Construction
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Its called evolution....
The glued drag.......1 bad salt intrusion photo spread all over the web.
MC......too many damn complaints about the free spool on the Avet reels.
Raptor......bitchin and whinning about side loads and not enough drag.
$439.00.....for a little piece of perfection...................priceless!
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Jul-29-2009, 04:38 PM
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#32 | | Registered User
Name: John Vessel: 26',Osprey,GO IRISH Location: Ladera Ranch/CA/USA Job:Financial Planner
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HTA,
WAY TO GO!!!
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Jul-29-2009, 07:53 PM
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#33 | | Registered User
Name: Jeff Vessel: Hopefully running this summer. Location: Newport Beach Job:Fishing
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Interesting. Are they trying to patent "a friction plate with drag plates on each side"?
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Jul-29-2009, 09:48 PM
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#34 | | Registered User
Name: Mike Vessel: Yours Location: Socal Job:Professional Internet Surfer
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Originally Posted by HTA Salt intrusion is a fact of fishing, it gets in "every" reel. Just maintain them properly and you will never have a problem. I have damn near 200 reels and they are all in excellent condition thru proper care. This is all I could get in the photo....sorry. | 
DAMM!!!!
you sure you fish or you collect>>???
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I need some more work on my fishing arsenal and time too.
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Jul-30-2009, 02:23 PM
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#35 | | NUCKIN FUTS 4 2NA
Name: Drew Age: 41 Vessel: 18' Coleman Location: Vegas Job:Sniper
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Originally Posted by Lend-a-Fish So? Stand your ground! Product works and sells. People liked the niche and pricing, why go and change that. You wanna go take on Shimano?? Tough battle. | Brings up a good point. They could offer a different series with a different priceline to appeal to all budgets like some other reel manufactures do.
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Jul-31-2009, 07:24 AM
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#36 | | Registered User
Name: Jeff Vessel: 13', drifter, ocean kayak Location: Boca, FL, US Job:fishermen
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is this new line of raptors going to replace Avets old line of reels? So many arguments in favor of avet have been price based and i think only offering reels in the price range closer to accurate may turn some off.....
personally i think what your getting in the SX raptor is well well worth the money, but thats the tackle ho inside  | |
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