Avet Reels Three Speed EX, Owner'S Manual

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Monofilament Line
actual line capacity will very depending on many facts such as brand, thickness, material, how
tightly
it’s packed, etc. Be sure the line goes on your reel spool in the same direction that it
comes off of the bulk spool to prevent line twist. How you tie the line to the spool is a matter
personal preference., but be sure to tie it around the spool arbor tightly. Load the line under
plenty
of tension and pack the spool firm and leave while winding. Fill the spool approximately 1/8”
from the edge of the spool flange. For best performance keep your spool fully loaded. A full spool
will make it easier and faster to recover line.
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Braided line
The super-braided lines with extremely small diameter for their strength will dramatically increase
line capacities. This can be a big advantage to anglers targeting hard fighting, long running fish
due to their extreme strength to diameter ratios, but some special precautions she be used.
Pre-setting the Drag
The Avet Lever drag system is designed to work by pre-setting the drag relative to the pound test
( rated breaking strength ) of the line you choose to use on the reel. The drag pre-set should be set
so the drag slips at 25% to 30% of the lines rated strength when the lever is moved to the strike
position. This setting builds in a good safety margin to allow for weak links in your line, like frays,
nicks, knots and overall line wear, as well as line drag created from friction as the line travels
through the rod guides. With the lever backed off to the free position, use the drag pre-set knob to
adjust by turning it clockwise to increase pressure, and counter-clockwise to decrease it. Move the
drag lever to the strike position and test the drag pressure by pulling line from the spool using a
spring type, or digital fish scale. Back the lever off and adjust as necessary until the scale reads
25-30 % of the line test ( Example: 20lb. test = 5-6 lbs. Of drag at strike ). Always back the lever
off to the free position when adjusting the pre-set knob. It is possible to damage the drag adjustment
mechanism if the knob is adjusted without the lever backed off. Always pre-set your drag to the
weakest section of line you will be using. If you are using a leader or top-shot that is weaker than
your main line, set the drag to the leader or top-shot. The full drag position should be use as a
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