FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How Do I Install My M.C. Frame Kit?
Installing An M.C. Frame Kit Is Simple. It Helps To Tape Down The Loose End Of Line On The Spool To Geep It Managable. Slide The Drag Lever Forward Enough To Have Drag, But Not Blocking Any Screw Heads. This Will Hold The Allignment Of The Spool Shaft In Place For Easy Re-Assembly Into The New M.C. Frame. Now, Remove The 3 Philips Mounting Screws Around The Drive Side Face Plate. The Entire Reel Will Now Slide Out Of The Frame In One Piece. Notice On The End Of The Spool Shaft There Is A Cross Pin, And Inside Of The Frame There Is A Hole In The Center With A Slot That The Shaft End And Cross Pin Mates To. Being Careful Not To Move The Drag Lever, Carefully Slide The Reel Into The New M.C. Frame The Same Way It Came Out Of The Original Frame. Gently Twist The Frame And Reel Assembly Until The Spoolshaft And Cross Pin Allign And Seat Into The Hole. The Sideplate And Frame Should Now Be Flush. Re-Install The Faceplate Screws, Making Sure They Are Snug, And Youre Done!
Are Avets Made Entirely In The USA?
Yes. Avet Reels Are All Designed, Machined And Assembled In Our Factory In Chatsworth California. Every Part Including All Internals Are Made In House With The Exception Of The Bearings Which Are Sourced From Several Suppliers Around The Los Angeles Area.
Why Are There Narrow And Wide Versions Of Avets?
Every Series (Or Diameter) Of Avet Reel Features A Narrow Version, Denoted With The Letter “J” (Example: MXJ, JX, HXJ), Which Means “Jig”. Narrow Spools Are Often Preferred For Fishing Techniques That Involve Continuous Casting And Retrieving. The Narrow Spool Facilitates Easier And Less Frequent Line Leveling While Retrieving And The Lighter Spool And Less Line Mass Makes It Much Easier To Cast. Narrow Reels Also More Stable While Retrieving. Having The Handle Closer To The Center-Line Of The Rod Reduces “Cranking Wobble.
How Often Should My Reel Be Serviced?
Your Avet Reel Should Be Serviced AT Least Once A Season. This Is Based On The Average Fisherman Fishing 15-20 Days Per Season. If You Fish More Than This, You Reel Should Be Serviced Twice Per Season. We Highly Recommend Getting Your Reel Professionally Serviced By Our Service Department. The Service Costs $35. This Covers Cleaning And Lubes, Replacement Of Any Needed Bearings, Inspection, And Shipping Back To You.
Where Can I Buy Parts And Accessories?
Although We Do Not Offer Reels Direct To Consumers, We Do However, Sell Parts, Accessories, And Maintenance Service Direct, As Well As Any Authorized Avet Reel Dealer. Contact Us Directly By Email Or Phone. For Accessories And Gear Listed In The Catalog Or Website, Simply Order It By Name. If You Are Ordering Replacement Parts For Your Reel, Please Use The Part Numbers In The Schematic/Parts List For Your Exact Reel Model Found HERE.
Do Ship outside USA?
Yes we do deliver withing and outside the states.