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Okuma AV-80 Heavy spinning reel

Reviews	Views	Date of last review
1	2436	5/4/2007

Recommended By	Average Price	Average Rating
100% of reviewers	$35.00	9.0

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Description:

AVENGER
Ultra Smooth Front Drag Spinning Reels
Avenger AV15-AV20-AV30-AV40-AV50-AV65-AV80

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Pure spinning perfection. This is the task we put to our team of engineers. Their answer--the Avenger--reflection a refinement and precision that's a culmination of over a decade of research and development.
The Avenger series puts a new spin on the traditional world of reels, and more importantly, what can be expected from them. Simply put, this is an ultra smooth precision crafted reel. We've put it ALL in. The lightweight CNC machined spools are fitted with super smooth oil soaked felt washers. With five sealed ball bearings, all movements are made smoother. An additional one-way roller bearing gives the QuickSet Anti-reverse rock-solid no-play hook sets. The simple and elegant one touch handle is finished with a comfortable and stylish machined aluminum handle knob. The Avenger will easily gain a position in the most discerning of tournament pros' arsenal, and yet not priced for only the elite. The difference is really in the details. Our hats are off to our engineers; they have answered our call.

QuickSet anti-reverse one-way bearing.
5+1 ball bearings.
Aluminum spool.
Machined aluminum handle knob.
One touch handle.
Lightweight, corrosion resistant TITAN graphite construction.
Brass pinion gear.
Includes spare graphite spool

Model Gear Ratio Ball Bearings WT (oz.) Quick set reverse AL spool Line Capacity (yds/lbs)
AV-20 5.0:1 6 + 1 9.4 Y Y 120/4 80/6 60/8
AV-30 5.0:1 6 + 1 10.6 Y Y 160/6 130/8 110/10
AV-40 4.5 :1 6 + 1 14.7 Y Y 210/8 190/10 140/12
AV-50 4.5 :1 6 + 1 15.9 Y Y 320/10 240/12 180/15
AV-65 4.5 :1 6 + 1 25.3 Y Y 360/12 280/15 210/20
AV-80 4.5 :1 6 + 1 26.7 Y Y 390/15 290/20 240/25

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Okuma Av-80


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Dave B.

Captains Club Angler

Registered: December 2004
Location: Sanford NC
Posts: 4422

Review Date: 5/4/2007

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: $35.00 | Rating: 9

Pros:	huge line capacity for the AV80, beafy billet handle, 11 bearings
Cons:	None to think of

Not the perfect reel.. but a dang good one for the money! Doesnt hold up to scratches too well.. but then again.. under $50 and get's the job done is the key to this reel.

The AV-80's and I have some AV-50's as well.. come with Aluminum spool and a spare grahite spool.. so can have one spooled up with mono and the other with braid.. quick change out is easy. The drag has click stops which make it nice to set the drag just that one more or less notch.. and the click helps verify and takes out any guess work.

Though not a aluminum body reel (which keeps the price low), I've found the AV80 is perfect for saltwater medium/heavy trolling lighter plugs such as cedars and small skirt and feather lures. 300 yards of 20 lb mono capacity is very nice on a reel at this price and size!! Works great as well for light bottom fishin.

If storing the reel in the gunnel on a rod, the reel has a handle fold back release feature which folds the handle flat, this helps keep the reel from "sticking out" when stored in tight quarters or in gunnels

For a $35 high capacity that has a smooth drag and can handle some big fish... this one's a no brainer! I keep a set of 4 on Penn Slammer MH 7 ft rods on my boat!

If your looking for a good general purpose reel that can handle 44 inch mahi, king mac's, grouper, false albacore and even amberjack, dont want to spend a ton of money... this is the reel right here to consider -- Okuma AV-80

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