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Re: Avet Mxl 5.8
[Re: boosted_abugarcia]
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06/16/15 12:16 AM
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boosted_abugarcia
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Just received 2 MXL 5.8 just waiting for the rest and 12ft Okuma Cedros Surf Rods . Will let yall know what I think when I get the rods . And see if I will be saying bye bye to the Abus!
Young Doodle Doodle
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Re: Avet Mxl 5.8
[Re: boosted_abugarcia]
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06/16/15 01:51 AM
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J.StoneRepairs
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Those look nice. Heard good things about Avets... Let us know how they cast.
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Re: Avet Mxl 5.8
[Re: boosted_abugarcia]
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06/16/15 01:53 AM
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BKT
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Nice!! How you planning on spooling them?
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Re: Avet Mxl 5.8
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06/16/15 03:03 AM
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boosted_abugarcia
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I was thinking 30lb mono all the way . Or is there a better way to go ?
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Re: Avet Mxl 5.8
[Re: boosted_abugarcia]
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06/16/15 03:23 AM
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Magged Out
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Have a BNIB Avet I'll trade for Abu's 
I'd Tack That!!
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Re: Avet Mxl 5.8
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06/16/15 03:45 AM
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BrianTx01
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I wouldn't pay $20 for them. I don't get the no levelwind thing. Sure you can use your thumb but why?
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Re: Avet Mxl 5.8
[Re: boosted_abugarcia]
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06/16/15 04:03 AM
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lenahorse
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If you take the level wind off an ABU it will cast longer.
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Re: Avet Mxl 5.8
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06/16/15 04:16 AM
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MilesHunter
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I wouldn't pay $20 for them. I don't get the no levelwind thing. Sure you can use your thumb but why?  I'll never understand people like this. The guy just wants to try something different. Those are awesome reels.
Miles
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Re: Avet Mxl 5.8
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06/16/15 04:21 AM
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MilesHunter
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I was thinking 30lb mono all the way . Or is there a better way to go ? 30lb mono will be fine, mines loaded with 25lb mono. No reason to get fancy with a top shot or anything. Did you find the info on static magging? Shoot me a PM if you want and I'll show you exactly what I did. It's very simple.
Miles
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Re: Avet Mxl 5.8
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06/16/15 04:41 AM
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J.StoneRepairs
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 Mono magged my 10000ct. Could use a little more stopping power though.
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Re: Avet Mxl 5.8
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06/16/15 11:51 AM
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BrianTx01
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They look great...that isn't the problem. I would love to find an affordable replacement for the Abu 6500s because I am constantly having to tighten handles. The handles are also not tough enough and can bend.
If your thumb is coordinated enough go for it....just definitely not for me.
Fighting Texas Aggie Class of 2001 Proud UNT Alumni
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Re: Avet Mxl 5.8
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06/16/15 01:08 PM
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GBNathan
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You can cast MUCH further without a levelwind. If he really needs the distance then it makes sense, but if not I'm with you and would just go with a levelwind.
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Re: Avet Mxl 5.8
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06/16/15 02:04 PM
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BrianTx01
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That $20 comment did seem a little critical in retrospect. I apologize. I guess I am just a little grumpy because all my favorite lakes have been flooded, and the fishing hasn't been too good on the others. 
Fighting Texas Aggie Class of 2001 Proud UNT Alumni
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