Reels

[Sullivan]

I like my Avets , have a few , never a problem .

[Joey Dah Fish]

Not sure how Saltiga hasn’t entered in your choices far superior to both

[Capt. Lou]

Penn 25 N is a decent reel as well , I have several Saltigas & as mentioned they are excellent reels but at half the price I've used a few Penns for the past several years and they hold up well , I've personally had no issues .

[Tomm24]

Originally Posted by Sullivan

I like my Avets , have a few , never a problem .

I've talked to a few people who haven't had any issues with them. Mines on my fluke rod so it gets the most use and I rinse it after every trip. Plenty of other options out there so it's my last

[RBC67]

Avets have bearing issues
Accurate all the way 2 years all parts and labor
Agree with Joe Saltiga is tops

[MohawkJD]

Have you considered the Maxel Hybrid 25? Star drag for bottom fishing, 28 lbs drag, 5:1 gear ratio, the Accurate is a little better for blackfish at 4:1, but 5:1 isn't too bad. Both are overkill for inshore seabass. Casting problems with the spool release on the original Hybrid 20's aren't an issue with the 25. Check it out, a nice little reel.

[HighHook94]

Daiwa Saltist

[MrAC1980]

Go check out the new Avet G2 series and don't look back. In the under $250 range I recommend the G2 (SXJ, SX, MXJ) or the Penn Fathom star drag 12 or 15. I've got 20 trips on my Avet SXJ G2 from tog in 20ft to cod in 200ft and it's performed flawlessly. I've recommended the Penn Fathom 12 or 15 to a bunch of charter guys and they have been loving them.

If money is not really a concern then go check out the Daiwa Saltiga 15. Hands down the smoothest reel on the US market. Star drag with spool lock! But retail you're looking at $399.