The Avet Raptor Plus reels are designed to take the original Raptor series to the next level. The “Plus” designation isn’t just marketing — Avet has incorporated several upgrades: improved ergonomics, revised frame design for better thumb control, upgraded bearings, and enhanced drag performance. These reels aim to be versatile — useful for trolling, casting, vertical jigging, live-lining, or chunking. That means an angler can use one platform in multiple roles instead of carrying separate reels for each technique.

Rockfish Basics & Essentials for Southern California Want to catch more rockfish in SoCal? Learn the must-have fishing gear, fishing equipment, and fishing supplies to target these deep-water favorites. From the best rods, reels, and rigs to pro tips on bait selection, we’ve got everything you need for a successful rockfishing trip.

Infinity Drive technology provides unparalleled cranking power for even the toughest fights, while the Dura Cross Drag system yields ten times the felt drag life and ensures smoothness and durability. Shimano X-Protect technology further safeguards the Stradic, utilizing coatings and a unique labyrinth design to prevent water ingress, all while minimizing drag and effortlessly prolonging the reel's lifespan.

Anglers fishing KAGE LT MQ reels will appreciate DAIWA’s superb Advanced Tournament Drag (ATD™) when setting the hook and fighting fish. The smart system applies an increased, instantaneous, and calculated resistance during the hookset. After the hook drives home and the fish starts pulling, ATD automatically returns to the selected drag setting.

As time passes however, I need to be on the water.  It’s what I love the most and it’s my passion in life.  I’ve been away too long and I have a trip planned for 3 days of big fish hunting at an untouched lake about 4 hours from here.  We’ve had some reports of some descent fish coming out and we plan to do some damage. 

We often get asked by customers in the shop, "should I go with a Penn Fathom 2 Speed or an Avet 2 Speed reel?" That is a tough question to answer because both are great reels and will hold up to tough fighting fish. My intention here is to review points that we consider are the five key features of each reel. This will hopefully give you a thorough comparison and help you choose the best reel for you.

Fishing live bait is one of the most productive and easiest ways to catch a variety of different fish in Southern California. Finding out which bait to fish, how to hook it, and how to fish it can be difficult for anglers to understand. 

After the fish have seen a few baits or been caught once or twice, they will become conditioned and therefore harder to catch. In those situations, it’s time to think outside the box. Here are three baits you may not have tried when targeting bass on beds.