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Title: Avet SX cold weather issue
Post by: Andiesean on February 25, 2011, 12:04:19 PM

I have an older model Avet SX 5.0:1 reel. When using this reel in cold weather here in New England, I loose drag pressure to the point where you can not use the reel. Get home and warm the reel up to room temperature and it works fine. I know others who have had similar issues with their reels. Is there a fix for this?? Any help or info would be greatly appreciated!!

Title: Re: Avet SX cold weather issue
Post by: Alto Mare on February 25, 2011, 01:46:38 PM

Hello Andiesean, do you know what type of washers you're using ? Some reels require dry washers in cold climate. If greased, in some cases the grease becomes stiff and could couse what you are experiencing. I'm sure you will receive other answers on this.

Title: Re: Avet SX cold weather issue
Post by: Bryan Young on February 25, 2011, 04:35:18 PM

There has been a lot of comments about spectra slipping in cold weather. Cold it be???

Title: Re: Avet SX cold weather issue
Post by: alantani on February 25, 2011, 10:47:33 PM

yup! toss the reel in the freezer and check to see if you have spectra slipping on the spool.

Title: Re: Avet SX cold weather issue
Post by: Andiesean on February 26, 2011, 02:01:21 AM

That what it was, spectra slipping. All fixed now. Thanks for the help!!

Title: Re: Avet SX cold weather issue
Post by: alantani on February 26, 2011, 03:02:33 AM

yup, the spool shrank when it was cold!

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