Avet MXJ MC or JX MC? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

robmandel · 05-13-2011, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy V

-On a side note.
Avets are great reels and work very good if fished in their Manufacturers Drag Range. (if you exceed this number you put too much load on the pinion bearing, and cause quick wear, and handle bind)
-So set it at or below the Strike Spec. with a drag scale, then use a permanent marker to mark the preset knob so you don't overload the reel.

true of any lever drag reel (except accurates I think). which is why I think you'll find probably greater popularity for a star drag jig reel. I'm not sure lever drags are as well suited for throwing iron. I love the sealines, but newells, saltists, toriums, etc., all are probably a better choice for throwing iron.

Lets_Fish · 05-13-2011, 07:54 PM

I would look at the JX over the MXJ. As mentioned above the gear ratio will aid in the retrieval of line along with the difference in maximum drag (14lbs for the MXJ & 20lbs for the JX). With a small difference in size, the JX gets my vote for max drag and the additional line capacity if needed. Cost does come into play as $210 gets you the MXJ MC 5.8:1 & $290 for the JX MC 6:1. As for the size of each of these reels, see below.

Billy V · 05-13-2011, 09:11 PM

I just noticed I said MXL - My bad. The advice still stands on the JX for your intended use though.

TROLLIN4daBIG_ONES · 05-16-2011, 08:51 PM

Thank you for all your insights. Im limited to reel selection due to the fact that alot of reels dont come in a left handed version.

05-13-2011, 09:11 PM	#3
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	I just noticed I said MXL - My bad. The advice still stands on the JX for your intended use though. __________________

05-13-2011, 07:54 PM	#2
Lets_Fish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wildomar, CA. Posts: 294	I would look at the JX over the MXJ. As mentioned above the gear ratio will aid in the retrieval of line along with the difference in maximum drag (14lbs for the MXJ & 20lbs for the JX). With a small difference in size, the JX gets my vote for max drag and the additional line capacity if needed. Cost does come into play as $210 gets you the MXJ MC 5.8:1 & $290 for the JX MC 6:1. As for the size of each of these reels, see below.

05-16-2011, 08:51 PM	#4
TROLLIN4daBIG_ONES Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: sgv Posts: 30	Thank you for all your insights. Im limited to reel selection due to the fact that alot of reels dont come in a left handed version.