Standup reel

[poot]

Should I go with the Avet 50 sds or the penn 50 vsx for standup tuna fishing

[paul708]

whatever reel is lighter..both are great reels..great drags,

[lazyfatass247]

Both great reels from what i have heard. I have the penn 50 vsw--- great reel, nice drag. I have heard that the avet clicker botton is weird... maybe check them out. The avet does put out so drag.

good luck with the new reels

[John Rogers]

Agree go with the lighter reel, but I am not a fan of penns. I like avets and have a 50W and the rest are shimanos. What size fish are you targetting?

[CAPTJohnny]

I have heard from quite a few people that there have been balancing issues with the new VSX series on the 30 and 50. Don't quote me but do some research. I was into the same situation and I decided to go Shimano Tiagra, I have no affiliation with either product, and have over 16 Avets on the boat, just came down to making the right choice for me.

[sci470]

FWIW, I have both, and happily use both. I do agree that clicker mechniasm on the Avet can occasionally be a pain in the arse...
Capt. Patrick
F/V EXpeditor

[Sterling]

I went Graphite for standup to keep the weight down. I have Penn GLD 50 II's and Shimano TLD 25 & 50 II's. I've got 2 years on them with no complaints (yet).

[clt_capt]

I have a mix of Penn 30 TWs and 50s (TWs and STWs) for standup and have had no issue. I have not used the VSWs

But, if I were buying all new, I would probably go with Avet - I use them for my lighter fishing - Kings, etc and have been very pleased.