Thanks for visiting our YT channel, and please do visit our shop's website: www.charkbait.com You will note we offer excellent value, including braid and mono rigging on most models.

Thanks, glad it was helpful John.

Thanks for the kind words, and glad our team meet your expectations. Good fishing to you!!!

Beta is a great source of information, lots of info shared by him and he can help get a person up to speed.

+Matthew Giacone Thanks Matt.

Yeikes talk about a late reply... Yes, Avet reels can produce more drag than manufacturer states BUT one should not exceed their numbers. You're moving the spool across a plane, go too far and right side spool bearing can be damaged. Do not exceed mfg parameters for best long term performance. Those that do go beyond the limit will pay a service price replacing bearings.

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I made an update to this video which may prove helpful to you. Also, please visit our website - CharkBait.com and navigate to the Reel section and then the Avet G2/Raptor page. There you'll find the information on the model you are interested in getting as well as our special offers on the reel. Visit CharkBait!

For the HXJ you will be looking at less than 300 yds capacity with 100# braid, may be too short a length for your needs, the standard size HX a better option.

300 yard only ? Won't be using a top shot. I'll be going full braid. I was under the impression the hxj held about 400 of #100. Dose avet not put out accurate specs on line capacity?

Absolutely!

+CharkBaitUSA thanks, one more thing though. Can I cast that bad boy with a large popper or sardine and if so what size rod and a brand of your choice would you think? I need the goods bro. I am 6 foot 1. Thanks for your time.

FishandHook TV If you picked up the reel from us, no doubt staff here offered sound advice in terms of capability, spooling, etc.

I bought this in quite a rush because i saw a deali couldn't pass and had to go to work shortly after. Not to mention the traffic that day. I was thinking of getting it spooled at Charkbait so i guess i'll save my questions for later. However, if you feel like shedding some light on "common" uses then i'll take any advice. Thanks anyways.

FishandHook TV The reel will cover your needs from 30# down to 20# test lines. What can you catch? Well I just got back from a 2 day charter, good yellowfin and bluefin fishing up to 60# fish. 30 and 40 was what we used, dropping down to 25# on the leader at times. The MXL would have handled most all of the fish. So, on a 3/4 you are in good shape I'd say. Next rig for you would be a 40# outfit, for that the JX is tops.

+caleb smith You should watch our video about setting the drag on a lever drag reel in order to gain some understanding about how a drag system works. You can put 200# line on a reel - that doesn't mean it fishes that test appropriately. The Avet, any Avet, will prove a stronger piece that what you have been using.

+CharkBaitUSA Will do thanks!

Best to contact our shop directly, phone or email. The recommendation will be based upon your input, need a two way conversation and going thru YT isn't a winner - I don't typically get back on the video comments. Visit our site and/or give us a call www.charkbait.com

Toss out the braid rating and focus on the mono rating for the rod. With a 30-60, you're looking at a rod that will probably best load up at 40-50# (line test indicating appropriate drag setting - most important point since that determines the bend under load). So, with that as backup, I'd strongly lean towards the JX - prefer the 2 speed, The LX and HX can work for you, too. Remember, it's all about the drag setting as a function of the line test. Set the drag up properly so everything works in your favor.

Yes! Avet is now making the HXJ 3 speed - Raptor.

Mark, I finally found an Avet reel at a local store but the storekeeper didn't know anything about them. They had a HXW on the shelf. Now that I actually saw one first hand, I want to buy one that is: HXW size. Lever drag feature. RAPTOR for higher drag. 2 Speeds. MC for aided cast control. Which model number do I need to order?

The Nomad rods using the ALPS seat will have a problem with the standard reel foot on the SX and MXJ/MXL reels. All other models are no problem. The SX and MXJ/MXL can work with replacement of the standard foot to the Narrow Reel Foot which we stock.

CharkBaitUSA Thanks! Good to know that there is a solution.

SoCal average size, should be no problem. The MXL is best suited for fishing up to 30# lines with appropriate drag loads. If you need to go heavier, we'll need to look to larger model...unless you go Raptor version.

Thanks Mark. I'll be fishing 50lb braid with 30lb top shot.

Also as a left hand option ....

The right model will depend upon the line test you wish to run. Line test determines how much drag is necessary, total line capacity needed. So, without more info I really can't offer much help. But, if it's your intent to run say leader tests of 50-60#, common for the trolling side of things and practical for other uses, then I'd lean towards the HX 5/2 or perhaps LX Raptor. If it's 40-50#, then a G2 LX can cover you.

I fish my JX 6/3 MC for that application mostly. The MX series Raptors cover it well, too. If you have larger hands the HX can also fill the bill. Typically 40-50# leader is what's fished, braid backing for capacity.

nmigliore that is NOT a spool tension knob, it is the pre-set drag adjustment. That is how you adjust the drag RANGE of the lever. IN Freespool ( lever back ) you adjust the knob more or less, the use the lever and push it up to ‘strike’ position, and check the drag with a scale. If you want more or less poundage, go to freespool with the lever, turn the pre-set, and back to strike with the lever. Check with scale. Same thing with max drag position. The strike and full positions are not independent though. Set for one position, the other is what it is. Hope that helps.

Visit our website for the specs: www.charkbait.com/cs/csrAvet-2.htm The JX Raptor covers the drag mentioned, but will hold more like 500 yds of 60# braid. The MXL Raptor or even the MXJ will cover the line test and capacity mentioned, and fish those lines fine with it's given drag capability, but you are mentioning drag levels greater than needed for the line test mentioned. No reason for the extra drag pressure, given it should be about 30% of the line test being used.

Been there done that on my MXL Raptor, and yes the benefits are there though the dividend is not great for me. I have learned many ways to screw up an otherwise good cast... Avet took care of me on that upgrade after I'd hammered the reel, or rather a large bluefin hammered the reel - she felt pretty squirrely after a 4 + hour fight and fail with pulled hook.The folks at Avet wanted to try out the ceramics, I was their guinea pig. I've not gone that route on my JX's. No doubt they'd benefit, but I'm also not convinced the ceramics will last as long as a very good stainless steel bearing, but I'm just a plunker and not that critical over the benefits provided thru upgrade. Others certainly can benefit more than I from that upgrade. These days I'm really not so competitive at the rail, 209 years ago, perhaps a different tale. If I were doing more "combat fishing" aboard a 1/2 or 3/4 day boat, no doubt I'd have a different perspective. But, I tend to ride the large long range boats, extended trips or private boat. In either of those situations, I'm not fishing in a competitive way, I pick my shots, catch a few fish and enjoy watching and learning from others. On our LR trips, I'm usually in the background taking pics and picking my shots for opportunities. I get the opportunity to fish, on the water for 30 days or so each year, so just a little luck can result in a plugged freezer for the year, and wife has me on a leash about how much to keep.

@@CharkBaitUSA same reel I've just put them in the MXL Raptor. Happens to be my favorite Avet and probably second favorite reel next to the Makaira 10ii. I haven't really had any issues with spool bearings on my Avets. I have replaced a few brake bearings and pinion bearings over time but overall I haven't seen the Avet bearing issue you read about online. I think people are just negligent and fish 65lb line on an SX and have the drag ramped up to where the reel barely spins. Even on my own boat I'll be casting at surfacing fish along with ten other boats many times so the extra distance is a factor. Not a big factor, but enough to convince myself it's worth $40! If my wife knew how much I spend on fishing, I'd be very lonely at night but im very lucky in that she's a chef so I could bring in all the fish I want although I don't keep a ton of fish. Enough for sure, but I'm not like some guys I see that have 4 freezers for fish and haven't made a dent on fish they caught a couple years ago. All the best.

@@jeffsmith825 - I bought my first MK10 after being spanked by that bluefin mentioned in my earlier post. That gave me the lower gear I wanted to turn the heads of fish and keep 'em coming my way. The MXL Raptor gets more casting duty, jigs, bait, iron. The MK10 for when things get more serious at 50# and 60, my MXL Rapt. and JX's at 40#. You are absolutely right about bearing failure, typically it's the fisherman's fault for trying to fish more drag than the reel was designed to do...thus a crunched bearing.

@@CharkBaitUSA the MK10, to me, is the best reel I've ever fished. I was in the Bahamas last year and caught a 142lb yellowfin pitching live bait on the MK10. The next day used it to troll for wahoo. I have even caught 80+lb Amberjack on it. Stopping a big AJ before it gets into the rocks is a tough ask and the MK10 performed flawlessly. It's just a beautiful piece. Not my casting reel but it's damned versatile. I've gone to the Accurate ATD 30's for heavy trolling, but I feel like I could catch anything that swims on the MK10. We are on the same page.

It should fit most, can't speak to all.

Lx 6.0 or Lx 6/3

As a G2 version yes, in standard form really the JX is a 40# reel, not enough drag to really fish at 50# with appropriate drag load.

Can't really speak to the rod, don't work with Lami. It's probably a question of line test, drag setting, that's what's going to influence the rod selection. The SX is good for up to 10lbs measured at strike. So, figure that based upon it's drag capability the reel can fish UP TO 30lb lines properly. If that fits with the rod, then it should be just fine as a match.

The rod line rating is 20-40 I believe with a 4-10 lure weight is that okay

Do you have any recommendations for the avet sx 5.3 if I'm fishing the dropper loop

Based upon what you mention in your replys, I'm thinking it's a fine match to what you have planned.

Thank you!

It won't work unless you get the narrow reel foot. The stock foot on the SX/MX series will not work on the Nomad rods with triangular shaped reel seat. We do stock the narrow foot.

@@CharkBaitUSA I'm talking about the sxj, the one with the thinner spool

@@caseycoffey1 Sorry for my oversight... The SXJ does come with the narrow foot - no clamp supplied for the J model. So, you are good to go. For a Raptor version, the foot would need to be downgraded to the narrow foot (no reel clamp).

@@CharkBaitUSA thanks!

Yep

We do not sell the parts ourselves, but Avet does and they can supply worldwide. Contact them thru their website: avetreels.net. They do have parts list and ordering available. They can assist. Worse comes to worse, email maria@avetreels.com she handles parts for the firm.

It's going to be a matter of the line test you need to run. That will determine the capacity needed and importantly the drag setting required - and that will influence which model reel makes the most sense. I'll offer that likely you may be running say 50# braid, with a topshot of mono/leader of maybe 30#. If so, look towards the MX G2 series of reels.

I’m running 50# braid maybe 80# fluorocarbon because it has less stretch then mono but strong then braid. If I’m fishing braid I’m fishing a 50# mono or fluorocarbon top shot.. so which one should I pick?

@@kobi1125 So, you'll need a reel capable of fishing 50# line (that's the lightest on the reel) so having a drag capable of pulling 15 lbs of drag measured at strike is where you should be (and best to have more than that available). So, a G2 JX can cover you well, with a Raptor version even better, the MXL or MXJ Raptors can also cover from a drag standpoint. The low gear on the JX will have more pulling power, it's 4:1 on the MX and 3:1 on the JX. If the fish are say under 50 lbs, the low gear ratio not so critical. But, if the fish are larger, no doubt dropping down in gearing is beneficial. Next consideration, depth. If under say 300 ft, line capacity won't be an issue either way. I'm leaning towards the MXJ or JX - both the narrower versions within the MX and JX/LX series.

Ok thank you very much and great video

I do not support shimano products, so I cant be too exact about physical size, but line capacity specs similar to a JX.

+CharkBaitUSA thank you

+CharkBaitUSA how dose the mx line cast compared to the sx line

Visit our website for all variants - single speed, two different gear ratios, two speed, all with or without magnetic cast control and Raptor versiosn.

thanks just ordered the jx raptor from you guys what rod do you recommend I'm running #50 with #40 top ?

More than a normal reel, and more than a normal value given their performance and construction materials - note MACHINED ALUMINUM, not cast or a composite, excellent freespool for great casting, etc. Yes, Accurate's do have higher drag, and now they also have longer warranty life and factory servicing during that period, and yes you do pay more and get more - but it's subjective. No getting around the fact that Avet reels are excellent pieces. Now if you take Raptor verses Accurate, we have a more even playing field - apples to apples and a more interesting comparison to make.

Some models have more, some less, depends upon what is being compared. Taking a standard first generation reel compared to Accurate, well we're looking at half the price...or less for the Avet. Now, if we go Raptor as the comparing piece to Accurate, then the Avet offers more drag capability, magnetic cast control, etc.

A 50 is a 50, it’s the other unique sizes which don’t follow an industry standard which leave folks confused typically. SX, MX, HX, LX: those models warrant the focus more than 30/50/80… But your point is well taken and perhaps a revision on order.

@@marksmith4452 do you use 16 strand hallow core on trolling reels ? Or does the flat line create to much drag !

@@danmadgett1513 solid/hollow it makes no difference in terms of diameter or “drag.” Hollow has several benefits as line tests increase. Knot diameter drops, allows for hollow to hollow splicing, capable of spliced loop for fishing wind-on leaders, allows for in-line knot less connection of leader to braid for 100% test connection vs a knot connection which by definition losses test… many advantages of hollow core but subjective whether those benefits are justified.