Thanks for explaining. I would still highlight this as much as possible in your product descriptions. With the price difference, other vendors may seem like better prices.
No glide plate is the way to go. There's nothing like trying to push the button on the glide plate while fighting a fish and loosing the fish because you can't put the button. No glide plate you just push the leaver to full with no button.
Interesting, if you cant push in the lever that means you cant increase the drag. If your setting at strike is set right you shouldnt lose the fish. No guide plate could potentially be a problem if you get excited and push past strike when the fish first takes the bait resulting in higher drag than you want at strike.
precisely the point & right way to use the drag….funny some people equate the lever drag with the star drag where they can just increase the drag on the fly..
Lever drags aren't designed to be fished on full drag thats a latch ditch effort if you're about to get spooled. If you set the strike setting right you won't have that problem. I've never used anything past strike
Glide plate makes sense on heavy tackle, but no place whatsoever on SX or MX size reels. One thing in particular, glide plates suck up salt particles and are a haven for corrosion. Ridiculous feature on reels that carry max drag about 20 lbs. And completely unnecessary when most guys are loading these small reels w/ 40 - 60 lbs braid. So, accidently going to max drag shouldn't be a problem. And another thing, if it is a casting reel "MC" ... the lever is going to be smoother and faster to operate in and out of free spool without clicking through all the glide plate notches.
@@ClambellyI have 2 mxls and disagree completely. Glide plate is way better in my opinion, and if you rinse your reels off after every use and clean them you won't get any corrosion. Seems it's inexperienced anglers in these comments that all hate the glide plate
Just got a SXJ G2 w/ plate. Loaded it with 50 braid, 25 mono top shot. I’m gonna use it for kayak fishing and on the sport boats for smaller Tuna, dorado, yellow. Already had a G1 MXL mc, G1 MXL, and a LX Raptor. I’m so ready for this season🤘
Did u really just say that the ONLY difference is the glide plate same drag then turn right around and say that it’s a better drag system and I have better control over the drag?!?!...
I own both an Avet with the glide plate and one without. The glide plate gives you way more control over the drag. You're able to make micro-adjustments in the middle of a fight without taking your eyes off the fish. It's the best $25 upgrade that Avet offers.
lol…anybody who pushes the drag lever all the way to full on the fly need to educate themselves on the function of a lever drag…for a starter, set your appropriate drag on your leader on strike which is 25-30% of your leader line pound test…if you wanna play your drag to full while on fish then get a Star drag reel insted..jmho.
Also another tip for beginners when you adjust your strike drag NEVER adjust it while lever is on strike. Always do it in free spool . Doing it In strike will damage the reel
Bad decision to get the G2 with glide plate. Because you have to push the button to go from strike to full what a waste of time no glide plate is the way to go you're spreading false information in reference to a glide plate being the better of the choice
Thanks for explaining. I would still highlight this as much as possible in your product descriptions. With the price difference, other vendors may seem like better prices.
No glide plate is the way to go. There's nothing like trying to push the button on the glide plate while fighting a fish and loosing the fish because you can't put the button. No glide plate you just push the leaver to full with no button.
Interesting, if you cant push in the lever that means you cant increase the drag. If your setting at strike is set right you shouldnt lose the fish. No guide plate could potentially be a problem if you get excited and push past strike when the fish first takes the bait resulting in higher drag than you want at strike.
precisely the point & right way to use the drag….funny some people equate the lever drag with the star drag where they can just increase the drag on the fly..
Lever drags aren't designed to be fished on full drag thats a latch ditch effort if you're about to get spooled. If you set the strike setting right you won't have that problem. I've never used anything past strike
Glide plate makes sense on heavy tackle, but no place whatsoever on SX or MX size reels. One thing in particular, glide plates suck up salt particles and are a haven for corrosion. Ridiculous feature on reels that carry max drag about 20 lbs. And completely unnecessary when most guys are loading these small reels w/ 40 - 60 lbs braid. So, accidently going to max drag shouldn't be a problem. And another thing, if it is a casting reel "MC" ... the lever is going to be smoother and faster to operate in and out of free spool without clicking through all the glide plate notches.
@@ClambellyI have 2 mxls and disagree completely. Glide plate is way better in my opinion, and if you rinse your reels off after every use and clean them you won't get any corrosion. Seems it's inexperienced anglers in these comments that all hate the glide plate
My AVET SXJ G2 w/guide plate, is a workhorse for inshore jigging and drifting live bait for California halibut
Absolutely!
Just got a SXJ G2 w/ plate. Loaded it with 50 braid, 25 mono top shot. I’m gonna use it for kayak fishing and on the sport boats for smaller Tuna, dorado, yellow. Already had a G1 MXL mc, G1 MXL, and a LX Raptor. I’m so ready for this season🤘
Thanks, great information and cleared my confusion? I just ordered from J&H the G2 with glide plate!
Does a G2 with the GP still work if I remove it myself? Im one of those wackos that like reels without the glide-plate.
Did u really just say that the ONLY difference is the glide plate same drag then turn right around and say that it’s a better drag system and I have better control over the drag?!?!...
Have 3 of Avets but I’m now hooked on these special color combos!!
They are cool. I'm going to try and get them to do something special.
I agree with you Josh , I think Avet should just keep the "regular" g2 , it's non sense the no glide plate come on AVET
Cool Video, I'm learning about avet reels thinking about buying a nice jig reel. Now I know what the glide plate is.
Cool!
What’s the glide plate good for vs not having one?
fattening his wallet
I own both an Avet with the glide plate and one without. The glide plate gives you way more control over the drag. You're able to make micro-adjustments in the middle of a fight without taking your eyes off the fish. It's the best $25 upgrade that Avet offers.
Josh, great video and Avets are great reels. Do you know if they are working on a Gen 3? a spinning reel? Just wondering.
Does avet have a problem with too many models? It seems so.
Do they make too many models? They only have three models but they make way too many variations of each.
I throw with my left hand and reel with my right hand. What model should I buy?
For left handed reels is it true that silver is your only choice for new 2021 models?
thanks for the heads up...great video
If we special order the no glide version and there is a sale on avetes will it be discounted?
So still no anti reverse clutch bearing? Guess no $20 gift card for me..
👍Great job again!
Thanks for the visit
Which version weighs less?
What an incredible marketing disaster by Avet 🤦♂️
i got a sxj5.3 g2 ngp.itb was a gift .can i add a glide plate if i wanted?
I respect your decision👍
What decision would that be???
Can we buy the Glide plate separate ?
great video man!
I've heard Avet is going to introduce a star SX. Is this true?
Only the problem is dosn't lefthanded
Do they have a star drag
No lefty colors?
Only silver.
What's the different between J & L models?
Fr
J is narrower than the L
Avet should sell glide plate for gen 1 . User as optional add-on
Penn fathom or avert which is better reel
The new fathom ll definitely isnt better alot of plastic parts including the drag lever plus internals. Original wasn't bad
Nice hair cut Josh.
Love j&h no reason for bs
For slow pitch I prefer no glide plate
Good reels
They are!
lol…anybody who pushes the drag lever all the way to full on the fly need to educate themselves on the function of a lever drag…for a starter, set your appropriate drag on your leader on strike which is 25-30% of your leader line pound test…if you wanna play your drag to full while on fish then get a Star drag reel insted..jmho.
Also another tip for beginners when you adjust your strike drag NEVER adjust it while lever is on strike. Always do it in free spool . Doing it In strike will damage the reel
always good info!!
Appreciate it!
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Great video 📸 Josh!. Not an Avet fan. It's a great reel. Just not for me .
Thanks!
Will there be an sale on these reels coming up anytime soon?
Not that I am aware of.
Raptor> anything
Are the drag ratings the same?
Yes.
Bad decision to get the G2 with glide plate. Because you have to push the button to go from strike to full what a waste of time no glide plate is the way to go you're spreading false information in reference to a glide plate being the better of the choice
You're able to easily remove the button in just a second if you want.
@@BigNameJamesStuffhe thinks you're supposed to fish a lever drag in full drag because he doesn't know how to set the strike drag properly 😂