I've got an Avet T Rex and an SX 5.3:1 . Both have a little slop in the anti-reverse so I had a look at the parts diagrams.It looks to me like Avet use dogs rather than anti-reverse bearings. If that's correct I'm very happy with my choices as I've seen ARBs give up on a few expensive reels in hard fighting situations. A little slop is a small price to pay for the simple effectiveness of a mechanical dog.Can someone tell me if I'm reading the schematics correctly?
Thanks

You are correct. No anti-reverse roller bearings in Avets. They have a dog. Although it's a strong reel, I would love to see avet install a dual dog. Both of your reels are nice and you made a good choice.

Yerman,

Avets do have a double dog in the 30 size and over. Not so much need of a double dog in the lighter line classes IMO.

What about the HX narrow? Double dog or single?. If the dimensions are OK (can't find them mentioned on this site ,so I've asked in a PM) I'd like to get one as a heavy duty jig reel for yellowtail 35kg and up. I've seen ARBs give up in this situation and have had a Blue heaven jam up (though that was my own fault for cranking up the drag to over 20kg on strike and pushing to sunset).

TRB,

I belive its a single dog on the HX, HXJ and the HXW.

P.S. If you have seen a Trinidad 40 narrow the HXJ is the same size.

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