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Goose, she'll be under water just like I did to my VS's. I really trimmed down my spinner collection this winter. I know only own 2, a VS250 and a 4500 Saltiga.
I purchased 4 or 6 new conventionals, however, and I plan to fish my Avet much more. I really have high hopes for that little reel. I did some testing this winter of the Avet. I set the reel in a bucket of water and cranked it, peeled line off against the drag, cranked it again, and so on for quite some time. The drag stayed silky smooth and the reel never faultered. I know it was only fresh water from the tap, but it was still a pretty good test in my eyes. That reel has sealed bearrings and a drag which is supposed to be unaffected by submersion in water. The company even tells you to soak the reel completely in fresh water after use in the salt to remove any build up. They allege that it will not be damaged in any way. The only negatives I know of so far is the reel NEEDS to be magged in order to control it, and some people have had issues with it when the temperature gets a bit below freezing. I'll be sure to give a good end of year review on the Avet along with the Saltiga this year.
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