Avet HX Reel Features:Precision machined 6061 T-6 marine grade aluminum and stainless steel components.Anodized for superior corrosion resistance and beautiful finish.True one piece frame for the ultimate in strength vs. weight.Powerful lever drag system with adjustable strike pre-set.Precision mach...ined stainless steel gears.Avets patented indestructible silent dog and gear anti-reverse system the most reliable in the industry.Reliable Avedrag dry carbon fiber drags for superior stopping power smoothness and wear resistance.8 sealed stainless ball bearings.Alarm clicker.Offset machined handle arm to reduce centerline profile and cranking wobble.Large comfortable soft touch handle knob.Stainless steel harness lugs reversible to store within reel when not needed (except HXJ models).Wide spool design for large line capacities.Matching machined aluminum rod clamp. (Excluding Non-Raptor SXJ Models)Designed machined and assembled in USA.HX Reel diameter: 3-3/8 in.HX Crank handle length: 3-3/8 in. w/ oval knob (HXW Raptor has T-Bar knob).MC Models - Magic Cast Control System.Prevention of backlash and as a line out adjustment for live bait fishing.1 through 5 Cast Control knob setting for multiple weight casting applications.MC Cast is a standard feature on Raptor models (HXW Raptor excluded)
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Workhorse
Tough Reel great for most offshore applications. Love it
BEAST
This reel is a beast. I bought it for grouper fishing off the Skyway Pier in Florida. I may only use it 2 or 3 times a year but I try to use top notch gear on my Florida vacations. I've got it spooled with 80lb braid and a 80lb mono topshot. It's mounted on a St. Croix Mojo Salt 7'6" rod rated for 80lb line. The combo is pretty light weight and I'm pretty sure I could use it… read more for smaller sharks if I wanted too. Great reel and worth the price.
Made in USA
I have a ton of reels from all different brands old and new. The quality of avet reels for the price they are and the sweetener there made in the good ol US of A. Got the hxw 5/2 Raptor not need for a 30 when it's putting out this kind of drag.
Avet HX 5/2 MC Raptor - BEAST!!!
Just ordered a second one - easily handled everything from big Snapper down deep, trolling for Kingfish and Wahoo in the Gulf to live baiting BFT and Yellowtail on the West Coast.
Cannot be beat for value and durability.
Beast of a reel
Beast of a reel, Ive used it on a wahoo setup for long range trips and also a smaller land based shark reel.
Fantastic reel
Love this reel for trolling diving plugs
Avet
Awesome reel , smooth drag, highly recommend.
HXW Raptor
I really have enjoyed using this reel because it has impressive cranking power in low gear and good speed in high gear. The reel has a lot of power for the size.
Piece of art
This is a very beautiful and bad ass reel! I took it out bottom fishing couple times and they feel so good. Very smooth and has an unbelivable amount of drag.
Great Reel
Just got this HX and love it. Tons of drag, landed 2 80lb bluefin on it loaded with 100lb jerry brown to 80lb fluoro. My only critique is it is a little tough casting live bait. Might be the line but heavy jigs cast ok and baits dont fly well. Also i will upgrade to an aftermarket T handle for the hard fighting bigger fish. Averall 4 stars.
Absolute beast
A fantastic peace of machinery. Just a beast for large game.
Avet HX power
This review will simply sound like all the other positive reviews so going to save you the trouble. If you want a Damn good reel for trolling, reef fishing buy the HX . had almost bought the hxj for the narrow spool for jigging glad I didnt IMO the HX works just fine
Born in the U.S.A. !!!!!!!!!!!
Considering how perfect this reel is, and Tackle Directs proximity to where Bruce Springsteen was born, and the reel being made in the U.S.A. I couldn't resist the chance to throw Born in the U.S.A. as the headline. These reels are absolute beasts. Period. Spend your hard earned money on something like an Avet if you are looking for a superb quality product! I had the opportunity… read more of finally seeing the Dorado pattern at a swap meet my uncle drug me to in ny state. Thing blows away expectations as far as functionality and especially looks.
This reel should be able to handle tuna under 200 lbs. It really depends on how much line you choose to put on it and also what class rod you pair with it.