Aventik HVCE Classic III Graphite Large Arbor Fly Reel | Fits 3/4/5/6/7/8wt lines; Graphite large arbor; Polymeric build; Central disc drag with one-way bearing

Like many others, I'm operating on budget and was looking for a reel that was a decent, low cost option that works for my purposes and I think I've found it in the 3/4 wt Aventik reel. I've been fly fishing for years now and a sensible rule is that unless you are planning to take on fish that have a good chance of actually getting into your backing and testing your drag, the reel is there to hold and manage your fly line. I've matched this Aventik with a very nice 4 wt rod and loaded it with some higher end fly line and now it almost makes me think I've finally learned how to cast! Yes, it's a so called "plastic" reel but it doesn't feel like it. It feels solid and operates very smoothly while looking nice enough. The spool is easy to remove and has a deep "v" that holds plenty of backing and I agree with others that at this price, don't worry about extra spools, just get another reel. If there is a downside it's that the knob to adjust the drag is BIG and makes this reel a bit thick (3 of 5 stars). Overall, if is necessary for you to be more "strategic" with your fly fishing $$$, give the Aventik Z a try and put the savings into a good rod and/or quality fly line and you'll be good to go!

I have been following Aventik products for a long time now. With having well over 50 years experience in fly fishing I was not sure of the quality of the reel compared with it's very low cost of $16.99 , however, I'm really getting tired of paying for over priced so called quality products. I must say I'm very HAPPY with it's light weight, large arbor, smooth disc drag and overall construction. Highly recommended for beginners and experienced fly fisherman/woman. I will be buying the 3/4 and use their WF5F fly line as I like using small reels.The reel is outfitted with Aventik 30lb backing $7.00, WF5F $8.99 and my personal Loop to Loop connection. Very happy with the quality and performance of Aventik products.

There is no real drag on it. There’s a large gap between the body of the reel and the cassette that the line gets stuck in. Poor C&C quality. For the money that’s alright to have a spare reel.

Aventik is a great reel brand. I love my have and use it ever year for steelhead now.has a very decent drag system and a level weight. A bit of a heavier reel for bigger fish and rods but still balanced well on a smaller rod.if your a beginner just getting started or looking for a new reel with a little more power this is your choice 👍🏻

I purchased three of these reels for less than one extra spool would have cost for a traditional name-brand reel. The composite-material construction is light and appears to be very sturdy. With the reduced weight, I took others' advice and ordered the larger seven/eight reels so I'd have the greater line capacity and be able to use them on water with both smaller and larger fish as possible catches. The larger reel actually makes a perfect counterweight for the two antique bamboo rods I'm going to use them on. My first impression is that these reels will work just fine for me and that they easily match the quality of much more expensive reels.

It turned out to be exactly what I thought it would be. Its actually not bad looking and the spool turns freely and easily. The drag is nothing to get excited about but its doubtful I will ever need to put a fish on it ever. It does work but not as smooth as more expensive reels but for most it would work ok. I took it out immediately and cast with it and I'm overall pleased with what I got for what I paid. I'd be thrilled if it only had a click feature with no drag at all. So, to summarize, for a cheap reel its not bad and works fine. Its light and looks decent. Most would never guess its Carbon Fiber. I'd buy another one if I needed to.

I've bought 3 of these reels, probably going to buy 2 more. I fly fish most of the year, sometimes 5-6 times a week after work. These reels, for the money, are a steal. I spool up different lines and just leave them on the whole reel instead of more fragile spare spools. These are light, smooth, rugged and inexpensive. Obviously they are not master works of art that some snobby fly fishers love to swing in your face (like a rollex) but I fly fish because of love, not to impress anyone. I buy the 7/8 wt and use them on 3wt to 10wt rods.Speaking of awesome deals, treat yourself to a Fenwick AETOS 3wt 10" rod. $189 and kidding aside, worth much, much more, honestly just a phenomenal rod. It rides in my truck and has caught hundreds of fish without a hiccup. I fish, a lot, I don't care if my set ups impress anyone but me, and I want other people to get equipment that won't imprison them in debt but works just as well as the stuff that would.

I liked the FLK so much I got this one for my son. I thought he had a 7/8 wt but it turned out it was a 5wt so I kept this one for my sink tip and put full sink on the FLK, and got him the smaller version coming.Not as smooth as the FLK that is just a few bucks more, but absolutely better than some of the other cheap combo reels.

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Loved it up until today. It worked great. Now, inly 3 month's later. The drag has completely locked up and I cannot pull any line out. Very disappointed!! Hasn't been used in any extreme environments and only on small fish.Try to contact them and just getting sent back and forth between different pages on amazon.

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