I own both, and have to say both reel outer shells will out last your lifetime. The drags and the smoothness on the Shimano is better and outlasts the ones from Avet and that's speaking from experience. I would say everyone has their own preference. Try them both if you have the money and decide for yourself. If you can't afford, buy one used try it, then resell. I promise you won't lose much and sometimes even gain/profit. You really can't compare apples to oranges and can't compare trucks to a sports car. It depends on what your taste is and what you value more. I would definitely say that the Shimano casts better than the Avet but if this doesn't bother you and you're just out there dropping your line straight down then it doesn't matter.
Really great review the choice is simple Avet wins. Shimano big game reels will never have my money because most of their gear is right hand only. I'm a left-handed fisherman so the choice is easy a majority of my big game saltwater reels are either Avet or accurate. Thanks again for the review
Owning both manufacturers, I'm partial to the USA designed and made Avet, plus Avet has some crazy skins on their reels (strokes my ego). At the end fishing trip, it is fisherperson against fish - skill, technique, patience, and luck. Remeber a gaffed fish doesn't live to fight another day!
I have 2 talica 16 2 speed. They are awesome reels and they are very smooth. I love the feel of the Shimano talica when casting and when line is coming off the drag.
The fact of the reel weight is not ever considered because if you've ever been tuna fishing, you're on the fish the whole night and after that you take a break and go right back and do it again, so when were you holding the rod and reel that you can't hold it anymore.
The craftsmanship of the talica is far, far better than the avet. I live in the USA and the avet reels, while very good, are not as good as talica. They are coated better, you can't chip them or scratches as easily as avet reels. They are far smoother even though avet has 8 bearings and talica have 6. The lever is better on the talica. The metal rail on the avet corodes and stops functioning correctly if you crank up the drag. The water seal is better on the talica. Avets burn out their washers as well. This video is full of incorrect information... FYI, the talicas go season after season, fishing tuna, marlin, and heavy bottom fish like grouper etc etc. This person has not fished these reels and his information is highly inaccurate.
@@Riqrob I am not. But I fish both reels. 3rd tuna season for my 8, 12 and 16. And no maintenance needed. The avets are good reels, but they are not refined. Drags stick, the lever drag will wear down the track it's on because they have metal against metal. Twice I've had the line catch on the button to change gear. The lever knob is of poor quality. It's one thing to read out specs on paper and another to fish the reels for multiple seasons and know if they've worn or if they are functioning as new.
talica will break with a couple 100lb bft.. Brass gears corrode just looking at them and actually wear under pressure. The gear ratios are horrible on talicas and you get no power. ive fished em all.
I know, I own one, on the last tuna trip I was on, one of the guys asked if he could borrow my HXW, I said yeah, he caught a 100lb yefllowfin tuna and kept fingers wit it, in the end he said, it's a wonderful reel, right at the of the fight with the big tuna, I put in 2nd and it was wonderful, in the end I put in 1st and it just brought the tuna up, it's a 3 speed, he said tomorrow I'm ordering mine.
same here..after own16 accurates and 6 Avets...i still decided to go with Shimano for long range fishing in San Diego. my accurates and Avet is collecting dust now
I think some commenters are missing the the fact that this Avet model is the MC which imo outcasts the Talica. I’ve own a Talica and no way it casta better than the MC Avet which I surfcast with. No way am I surf casting with a Talica.
I've owned a couple of Shimano conventional reels, Avet reels and Accurate reels. Avet and Shimano are pretty good for the price, but not for Accurate. Ball bearings in Shimano reels are pretty good, and ones in Avet reels are sometimes so bad, depends on the model the places for the ball bearings and ball bearings themselves in smaller size models SX-LX excluding Raptor models should be improved, I seriously think they are useless unless you change the bearings. On the other hand with Shimano you can use them and perform really well without doing anything added on them. I agree with the body material conversation, It does feel nice in your hand if it's made out of high-spec metal that is why i like Avet and other American bullet-proof reel companies.And the gears on them are better, Brass gears get corroded quite easily.
I've fished both the the Avet SX 2 speed Raptor and the Telica 10 2 speed and my conclusion was they are both really nice reels. I own the Avet and my buddy owns the Shimano so I've fished the Avet far more than the Shimano. If either one fails for some reason I'll let your viewers know but as for now I'll call it a draw....except for the fact the Avet is less money, in the SX size $125usd cheaper which is quite a lot.
just ordered 2 more avets. was seriously considering the talica but my old avets have been to hell and back! i ordered the HXJ raptor 2 speed for wahoo and jigging, the exw30 2 speed for bluefin on my rail rod. had to step my game up even though my LX 2 speed and and G2 have landed n big fish up to 150lbs im hoping to get 200lb plus bluefin this year. im in the Pacific so our bluefin don't get as big as the Atlantic cows.
I prefer steel seats over aluminum, aluminum can get dents and scratch your reel seats (if there metal). To avoid corrosion on steel just put some grease 🙂. Talicas are much better than avets, I fish Avets, Shimanos, accurates, and Okumas. Okuma and Shimano are the best.
Thats apples and oranges Avet HXW raptor and Shimano Talica TAC25ll 2 speed would be closer to the same or Avet HX Raptor and Shimano Talica TAC20ll 2 speed
An Okuma Makaira is a heavy frame reel, an HX Series reel is a Med frame reel. The Talica is better than Avet and the Makaira is the best heavy frame reel the market has to offer. I have avets, Shimano Talicas and Makairas. Talicas and Makairas are the best quality reels out there, Avet is decent, brass is really no big deal when the drag and AR in the Talica are soo much better, never had a prob with brass.
@@mdees88 I read ur review, very thorough!!! Given ur knowledge about the AVET HXJ vs Talica 25II, which would you rather have? considering price isnt an option.
@@cryptoflip4625 Never owned a Talica so it's really hard to say. One thing I like about the Avets they are very easy to work on and that's a big plus to me, considering that these reels require more maintenance than old 113 senators. I really don't think you could go wrong with either but I plan on sticking with the Avets because I'm so familiar with them. I would go HX over HXJ for a little extra line capacity. A tac 25 is more comparable to an HXW I think....
I have both, I am now selling my HXW raptor to get another Talica 😉, better castablility, drag, ar, anodization, feel, and look on Talicas. I fished all brands, nothing accept Okuma Makaira comes close. Accurate Dauntless to but they require a lot of maintenance.
Sorry I just have to say the Extreme Obvious! How can you compare weight between a Avet HX Medium Wide VS a Shimamano Talica Wide ? Obviously 2 completely different sizes your comparing Not to mention the price difference between Avet HX & Avet HXW Get Avet HXW 5/2 to do proper weight & line capacity comparison ! I’d say your wrong about giving shimano line capacity points
Just bought a HX 5/2 Raptor and want to know what rod anyone has found that will still make this reel "reasonably castable". I will use it offshore straight dropping but would like to be able to cast it too.
@@rocknro1620 mine is set up exactly the same with same rod but with 80# metered Izor and 100 feet smoked mono. My HXW is set up with 100# and I switch reels on the centaur. Would like to get a Viper one day.
Look, here is a real review, not what has better aluminum. Talica has better AR, drag, castablility, FEEL, Spool (light), and when you feel one... Your sold. I used to think Talicas were horrible after watching this, got a tac 16 after getting a hxw raptor. Im selling the HXW Raptor to get a tac 😉. This is coming from.a guy that has Avet, accurate, Shimano, okuma, and Daiwa reels. Shimano and Okuma are king. Accurate is good but I have to many problems with my Dauntless and Valiants.
I watched your video and your comparison sounded one sided. How can you give an opinion about a reel or company that you know nothing about? It's obvious that you are familiar with the Avet but you lack in knowledge when it comes to the talica. You sound like those guys that thinks that everything that is made in the US is better than those who are not.
Just shows how wrong you can be, I am not a fan of the Avet and I do not possess any Abet reels. But I do own a Shimano talica 12 2 speed and I love it.
Since he's "pimp my reel" u can't do much to a talica, but u can do a lot to avets with aftermarket parts, maybe trying to supplement his customer base?
Shimano = China !?!?!? wowwwww And its not about what's written in the internet, its about how it feels, and how it handles drag and stress from big fish.... In conclusion, you don't review it based on fishing experiment which is dumb
I have accurate Dauntlesses and shimano Talicas, Talicas are equivalent, smoother and lighter. Really the same quality to be honest, less maintenance and better feel and casting on Talicas.
@@marksmith4452 not to mention shimanos brass gears, garbage "EI" coating that scratches just looking at it, and lack of grease use. Ive had talica frames corrode, handlews break, and crack a few gear teeth.
This comparison is sucks lol Made in USA AND MADE IN Japan witch one is better? Of course made in Japan lol No choice lol Who want to buy something made in the US more than made in Japan?? China ＜USA＜Japan He never known why shimano didnt renew talica around 10 years cuz other brand never made better reel more than shimano talica. Shimano always look down other brand so if other brand make better reel, shimano will make more better one lol He must compare 2 or more reels that those Line capacities are the almost the same so nobody can’t compare these reels lol
This is a very unfair analysis. Shimano Talica beats in real life the Avet reel. Professionals saltwater anglers have more Talicas on board than Avets reels in relation 3 to 1, just check the charters fishing boats in the Marinas or in a Marlin Professional Tournaments and you will find the truth.
all parts are made in chin. just like HD motorcycles, Ford or GM cars & Apple. US, Japan, German & whatever manufacture = sitting in chairs or assembled where ever (putin import stuffs puttin together).
aluminum, stainless, brass, plastic? bearings, nuts screws & so on ... it will be a $10k reel. i forgot, even some chin manufactures are moving factory to cheep slave labor countries.
Just the heads up the HX avet is the narrow version of the HXW which is the wide version so line capacity points may change to the avet
HXJ is narrow, HX is standard, HXW is wide
Before thinking the Shimano after sounds like Avet.This is wy love your channel.
Every inch counts...according to my wife hahaha
I own both, and have to say both reel outer shells will out last your lifetime. The drags and the smoothness on the Shimano is better and outlasts the ones from Avet and that's speaking from experience. I would say everyone has their own preference. Try them both if you have the money and decide for yourself. If you can't afford, buy one used try it, then resell. I promise you won't lose much and sometimes even gain/profit. You really can't compare apples to oranges and can't compare trucks to a sports car. It depends on what your taste is and what you value more. I would definitely say that the Shimano casts better than the Avet but if this doesn't bother you and you're just out there dropping your line straight down then it doesn't matter.
Really great review the choice is simple Avet wins. Shimano big game reels will never have my money because most of their gear is right hand only. I'm a left-handed fisherman so the choice is easy a majority of my big game saltwater reels are either Avet or accurate. Thanks again for the review
Owning both manufacturers, I'm partial to the USA designed and made Avet, plus Avet has some crazy skins on their reels (strokes my ego). At the end fishing trip, it is fisherperson against fish - skill, technique, patience, and luck. Remeber a gaffed fish doesn't live to fight another day!
I have 2 talica 16 2 speed. They are awesome reels and they are very smooth. I love the feel of the Shimano talica when casting and when line is coming off the drag.
Lots pf plastic on an expensive reel!
AVET reels are priced very well. AVET should get rid of ugly chrome knob & rail. Boost aesthetics to the next level and run away from the competition.
The fact of the reel weight is not ever considered because if you've ever been tuna fishing, you're on the fish the whole night and after that you take a break and go right back and do it again, so when were you holding the rod and reel that you can't hold it anymore.
Should have compared the Shimano to the HXW for spool capacity.
I work with what I have
@@PimpMyReel You said your wife says "every inch counts" is that what she says as well?😂😂
@@davidbrockes4624 HA! I literally just heard that exactly when I read it! 😂
The craftsmanship of the talica is far, far better than the avet. I live in the USA and the avet reels, while very good, are not as good as talica. They are coated better, you can't chip them or scratches as easily as avet reels. They are far smoother even though avet has 8 bearings and talica have 6. The lever is better on the talica. The metal rail on the avet corodes and stops functioning correctly if you crank up the drag. The water seal is better on the talica. Avets burn out their washers as well. This video is full of incorrect information...
FYI, the talicas go season after season, fishing tuna, marlin, and heavy bottom fish like grouper etc etc.
This person has not fished these reels and his information is highly inaccurate.
RU a factory rep? I've used and abused my Avets with no problem at all. They are winches.
@@Riqrob I am not. But I fish both reels. 3rd tuna season for my 8, 12 and 16. And no maintenance needed. The avets are good reels, but they are not refined. Drags stick, the lever drag will wear down the track it's on because they have metal against metal. Twice I've had the line catch on the button to change gear. The lever knob is of poor quality.
It's one thing to read out specs on paper and another to fish the reels for multiple seasons and know if they've worn or if they are functioning as new.
vash347 hooked a #50 YFT on the talica 12 2 and it was smooth as butter
The differnece between the avet and talica is the avet is good on paper and the talica is actually good.
vash347 the truth!
Do the same comparison after you land a few dozens of 100+lb bft with both reels
talica will break with a couple 100lb bft.. Brass gears corrode just looking at them and actually wear under pressure. The gear ratios are horrible on talicas and you get no power. ive fished em all.
The hxw 50 3 speed is a beast
I know, I own one, on the last tuna trip I was on, one of the guys asked if he could borrow my HXW, I said yeah, he caught a 100lb yefllowfin tuna and kept fingers wit it, in the end he said, it's a wonderful reel, right at the of the fight with the big tuna, I put in 2nd and it was wonderful, in the end I put in 1st and it just brought the tuna up, it's a 3 speed, he said tomorrow I'm ordering mine.
I would still go for the shimano. Numbers don’t mean a thing.
same here..after own16 accurates and 6 Avets...i still decided to go with Shimano for long range fishing in San Diego. my accurates and Avet is collecting dust now
I think some commenters are missing the the fact that this Avet model is the MC which imo outcasts the Talica. I’ve own a Talica and no way it casta better than the MC Avet which I surfcast with. No way am I surf casting with a Talica.
I've owned a couple of Shimano conventional reels, Avet reels and Accurate reels. Avet and Shimano are pretty good for the price, but not for Accurate. Ball bearings in Shimano reels are pretty good, and ones in Avet reels are sometimes so bad, depends on the model the places for the ball bearings and ball bearings themselves in smaller size models SX-LX excluding Raptor models should be improved, I seriously think they are useless unless you change the bearings. On the other hand with Shimano you can use them and perform really well without doing anything added on them. I agree with the body material conversation, It does feel nice in your hand if it's made out of high-spec metal that is why i like Avet and other American bullet-proof reel companies.And the gears on them are better, Brass gears get corroded quite easily.
I've fished both the the Avet SX 2 speed Raptor and the Telica 10 2 speed and my conclusion was they are both really nice reels. I own the Avet and my buddy owns the Shimano so I've fished the Avet far more than the Shimano. If either one fails for some reason I'll let your viewers know but as for now I'll call it a draw....except for the fact the Avet is less money, in the SX size $125usd cheaper which is quite a lot.
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@@Oo7Hola I'd rather spend my money on a superior product regardless of what country it comes from. I work hard for my money.
Bucac even if it was maid by a terrorist organization ?
@@Oo7Hola If it is capable of catching me a fish of a lifetime then HELL YES!
Bucac that’s what the normal society calls a scum bag. Peace
You should have used a Avet HXW raptor instead of HX for line capacity.
just ordered 2 more avets. was seriously considering the talica but my old avets have been to hell and back! i ordered the HXJ raptor 2 speed for wahoo and jigging, the exw30 2 speed for bluefin on my rail rod. had to step my game up even though my LX 2 speed and and G2 have landed n
big fish up to 150lbs im hoping to get 200lb plus bluefin this year. im in the Pacific so our bluefin don't get as big as the Atlantic cows.
First time across your channel really enjoyed it thank you
Wish you had done a casting distance with same pole and weight. Would tell a lot as to machining.
If you service both the Raptor are better build on the inside
Avet is 1 year limited warranty but the drag is lifetime
Next video should be; "Talking textbook VS Fisherman"!
I have HXW love my monster reel
Hxw 5/2 raptor would have been a better comparison
Isn't a steel seat of about equal size way more stable than an aluminum seat?
I prefer steel seats over aluminum, aluminum can get dents and scratch your reel seats (if there metal). To avoid corrosion on steel just put some grease 🙂. Talicas are much better than avets, I fish Avets, Shimanos, accurates, and Okumas. Okuma and Shimano are the best.
Can actually be bought in Norway : Avet NO Shimano Yes :P
Why
You get Amazon in Norway?
Thats apples and oranges Avet HXW raptor and Shimano Talica TAC25ll 2 speed would be closer to the same or Avet HX Raptor and Shimano Talica TAC20ll 2 speed
I own many avet reels, absolutely work horses that are seemingly bulletproof. I have a 80/3 ordered for my new shark surf rod.
Avets are good reels but I’ll still take the shimano over the Avet.
Ok. Why?
@@scottballinger40it is depending on each indivisual. My take is after owning Avet 15 yrs. now i switched to Talica shimano.
Can you please review an Okuma Makaira? Perhaps another comparison between the Makaira and the Avet HX or the new Penn reels of a similar design.
As it happens I have one one the way, sent in by a PMR RUclipsr for review. The review will be uploaded in in a week or two
An Okuma Makaira is a heavy frame reel, an HX Series reel is a Med frame reel. The Talica is better than Avet and the Makaira is the best heavy frame reel the market has to offer. I have avets, Shimano Talicas and Makairas. Talicas and Makairas are the best quality reels out there, Avet is decent, brass is really no big deal when the drag and AR in the Talica are soo much better, never had a prob with brass.
What about Shimano speedmaster 25 to Shimano talica 25 ll?
If you have to money then go for the shimano, if you don’t then go for the avet. You still catching the same fish no matter what
Avet win no surprise there ... I’m ordering my Avet JX g2 mc 2 speed for my birthday 3/16 can’t wait
Another well done review. It would be good to get some feedback from there owners users on how they fair with use. They are not cheep.
I have several raptors and I just did a review yesterday... www.thehulltruth.com/sportfishing-charters-forum/888891-avet-raptor-reel-review.html
@@mdees88 I read ur review, very thorough!!! Given ur knowledge about the AVET HXJ vs Talica 25II, which would you rather have? considering price isnt an option.
@@cryptoflip4625 Never owned a Talica so it's really hard to say. One thing I like about the Avets they are very easy to work on and that's a big plus to me, considering that these reels require more maintenance than old 113 senators. I really don't think you could go wrong with either but I plan on sticking with the Avets because I'm so familiar with them. I would go HX over HXJ for a little extra line capacity. A tac 25 is more comparable to an HXW I think....
And don't forget, Avet has a three speed as well.
Thank you, that I did not know!!!
Why not AVET 5.2 HXW Raptor? I was comparing that model to the Talica 25ii
Used what I had to hand, you are welcome to send me an HXW!
I bet LOL
I have both, I am now selling my HXW raptor to get another Talica 😉, better castablility, drag, ar, anodization, feel, and look on Talicas. I fished all brands, nothing accept Okuma Makaira comes close. Accurate Dauntless to but they require a lot of maintenance.
Sorry I just have to say the Extreme Obvious!
How can you compare weight between a Avet HX Medium Wide VS a Shimamano Talica Wide ?
Obviously 2 completely different sizes your comparing
Not to mention the price difference between Avet HX & Avet HXW
Get Avet HXW 5/2 to do proper weight & line capacity comparison !
I’d say your wrong about giving shimano line capacity points
RAPTOR BEEN THE BEST 💯👌👌🏊🎣
Not accurate gear ratios, avet raptor low gear is 1.8:1.
Just bought a HX 5/2 Raptor and want to know what rod anyone has found that will still make this reel "reasonably castable". I will use it offshore straight dropping but would like to be able to cast it too.
Then you really need two rods, one boat rod around 6"6" and one casting 8 feet or more, even longer for the surf.
Your choice of brands.
zash a united composite CX80 Raptor 30-80#
I have my HX Raptor on a 7'6" UC Centaur (rated 60-100#) with 100# braid.
CALSTAR GFGR 770H
@@rocknro1620 mine is set up exactly the same with same rod but with 80# metered Izor and 100 feet smoked mono. My HXW is set up with 100# and I switch reels on the centaur. Would like to get a Viper one day.
You live in a country that charges 120 percent tariff lucky you 💰🤑
I would have the AVET 5.2 HXW Raptor
my next reels gonna be avet hxj raptor
I can tell you, because I owned Talica it is poor quality, even Tyrnos is much better. At the end of the day, just buy a Valiant and be happy.
Oh Me Avet hx5-2 R and the EX50-2
Seigler is king.
Frontier Specialized Heavy Haul not hardly.
@@k.nicholassherwood580 Okay then, Zebco.
Shimano Talica 25II 2Speed is better than Avet
Avet all day boiiii
Look, here is a real review, not what has better aluminum. Talica has better AR, drag, castablility, FEEL, Spool (light), and when you feel one... Your sold. I used to think Talicas were horrible after watching this, got a tac 16 after getting a hxw raptor. Im selling the HXW Raptor to get a tac 😉. This is coming from.a guy that has Avet, accurate, Shimano, okuma, and Daiwa reels. Shimano and Okuma are king. Accurate is good but I have to many problems with my Dauntless and Valiants.
I wood always get a avet first
I'll take forged aluminum over machined every time.
James Her forged is never as strong as machined.
Do you even know what ur talking about? Both reels are machined the talica is forged the avet is not. Forging is always more strong.
@@rossy2998 You are correct . But aircraft aluminum is stronger and lighter than forged aluminum in this case .
In the case of fishing reels the type of metal production doesn't matter. But forged aluminum is generally much stronger
The type of metal absolutely matters.
Hxw raptor is way better than hxj 👍👍
Cool?
how is that you dont know shimano is made in japan and you are making a review on it? come on man, do your homework
Avet
I watched your video and your comparison sounded one sided. How can you give an opinion about a reel or company that you know nothing about? It's obvious that you are familiar with the Avet but you lack in knowledge when it comes to the talica. You sound like those guys that thinks that everything that is made in the US is better than those who are not.
Just shows how wrong you can be, I am not a fan of the Avet and I do not possess any Abet reels. But I do own a Shimano talica 12 2 speed and I love it.
Since he's "pimp my reel" u can't do much to a talica, but u can do a lot to avets with aftermarket parts, maybe trying to supplement his customer base?
Shimano = China !?!?!? wowwwww
And its not about what's written in the internet, its about how it feels, and how it handles drag and stress from big fish.... In conclusion, you don't review it based on fishing experiment which is dumb
For 650 I'll get a accurate twin drag boss
I have accurate Dauntlesses and shimano Talicas, Talicas are equivalent, smoother and lighter. Really the same quality to be honest, less maintenance and better feel and casting on Talicas.
@@fadelover123 valiants can’t even compare to these my man
$649 what a joke!
Worth the money, much much much much better than Avet, I have both. Better spool, ar, drag, feel, castablility, and anodizing in the Talica.
@@fadelover123 Shimano’s have the worst anodizing of any reel company if you know anything about reels you would know that
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or seigler great reels
Shimano over Avets anyday
Avet offers so much more for the money, perform well over time and parts availability far stronger - not that you’ll need ‘em.
@@marksmith4452 not to mention shimanos brass gears, garbage "EI" coating that scratches just looking at it, and lack of grease use. Ive had talica frames corrode, handlews break, and crack a few gear teeth.
Avet sxj 6/4
Garbage.
This comparison is sucks lol
Made in USA AND MADE IN Japan witch one is better?
Of course made in Japan lol
No choice lol
Who want to buy something made in the US more than made in Japan??
China ＜USA＜Japan
He never known why shimano didnt renew talica around 10 years cuz other brand never made better reel more than shimano talica. Shimano always look down other brand so if other brand make better reel, shimano will make more better one lol
He must compare 2 or more reels that those Line capacities are the almost the same
so nobody can’t compare these reels lol
This is a very unfair analysis. Shimano Talica beats in real life the Avet reel. Professionals saltwater anglers have more Talicas on board than Avets reels in relation 3 to 1, just check the charters fishing boats in the Marinas or in a Marlin Professional Tournaments and you will find the truth.
all parts are made in chin. just like HD motorcycles, Ford or GM cars & Apple. US, Japan, German & whatever manufacture = sitting in chairs or assembled where ever (putin import stuffs puttin together).
Avet made in America
aluminum, stainless, brass, plastic?
bearings, nuts screws & so on ... it will be a $10k reel.
i forgot, even some chin manufactures are moving factory to cheep slave labor countries.
Don't think it's made in Japan.
Says "Product of Japan" on the reel foot...
03:30
Hi , I wouldn't buy nothing but a avet reel.
Fishman Dad anything
Avet is garbage. Shimano anyday.