AVET jx raptor - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jimmy310 · 03-11-2015, 09:48 PM

im thinking of buying a jx raptor. want to buy just to have in case i go on a boat trip for yellowfin tunas over 50 lbs what do you guys think ??

Raskal311 · 03-11-2015, 10:03 PM

'Just in case'? must be nice

fishnfoool · 03-11-2015, 10:21 PM

What do you already have in your arsenal? You'd be surprised what some reels can do.

momo fish · 03-11-2015, 10:21 PM

It's nice to have but not needed.. I hat caught 60 pound bluefin on a single speed sx with 65 pound braid. A 2 speed makes it easier and faster to bring in however...

Best reel in avet lineup for what your doing is basic jx2.

jimmy310 · 03-11-2015, 10:22 PM

i have an avet sx raptor and a shimano baitcaster d spinning reel

Cadillyak · 03-11-2015, 10:24 PM

I have an MXJ raptor and a JX Raptor. I feel as if I am ready for the world. .

fishnfoool · 03-11-2015, 10:28 PM

your sx raptor was made for fish up to the 100lb range. You do not need anything else. I use a two speed non raptor JX on trips where I am expecting fish up to 100lbs and it has less drag than your raptor

jimmy310 · 03-12-2015, 08:25 AM

what kind of rod do you have on your jx Cadillyak?

ful-rac · 03-12-2015, 08:36 AM

I would say save your money and buy a standard JX two speed. That's more than enough reel, and It can handle big fish as well. If you have to spend a whole lot of money take a look at the shimano Talica. Amazing reel, you hook a large fish on that...you will be impressed. But I wouldn't use that on your kayak, it's too damn nice....I have though...

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gunghosd · 03-12-2015, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jimmy310

im thinking of buying a jx raptor. want to buy just to have in case i go on a boat trip for yellowfin tunas over 50 lbs what do you guys think ??

I have all of the Avet reels all in raptor, I love them, BUT the Raptors have a lot of drag so fine tuning them can be tricky and its easy to put too much drag on the fish if your not checking them constantly throughout the fight, ESPECIALLY when you have 65% or more line out, because your drag naturally increases due to less leverage on the spool....I say save your money and skip the raptor, unless you really need to stop something really big and mean for most of your fishing trips, tight lines and good luck with your final choice.

Aznronin · 03-12-2015, 10:38 AM

You don't need it. You already have a SX Raptor that can do what you need. Admit it. You just want us to tell you it's ok to spend your money. Lol

jimmy310 · 03-12-2015, 11:23 AM

lol no i just want another reel with alot of line an enough drag and it think the jx would be nice to have

03-11-2015, 09:48 PM	#1
jimmy310 Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: cypress, california Posts: 60	AVET jx raptor im thinking of buying a jx raptor. want to buy just to have in case i go on a boat trip for yellowfin tunas over 50 lbs what do you guys think ??

03-11-2015, 10:03 PM	#2
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	'Just in case'? must be nice __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

03-11-2015, 10:21 PM	#3
fishnfoool Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long beach Posts: 298	Depends What do you already have in your arsenal? You'd be surprised what some reels can do.

03-11-2015, 10:24 PM	#6
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	I have an MXJ raptor and a JX Raptor. I feel as if I am ready for the world. . __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback

03-11-2015, 10:28 PM	#7
fishnfoool Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long beach Posts: 298	sx raptor your sx raptor was made for fish up to the 100lb range. You do not need anything else. I use a two speed non raptor JX on trips where I am expecting fish up to 100lbs and it has less drag than your raptor

03-11-2015, 10:21 PM	#4
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	It's nice to have but not needed.. I hat caught 60 pound bluefin on a single speed sx with 65 pound braid. A 2 speed makes it easier and faster to bring in however... Best reel in avet lineup for what your doing is basic jx2.

03-11-2015, 10:22 PM	#5
jimmy310 Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: cypress, california Posts: 60	i have an avet sx raptor and a shimano baitcaster d spinning reel

03-12-2015, 08:25 AM	#8
jimmy310 Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: cypress, california Posts: 60	what kind of rod do you have on your jx Cadillyak?

03-12-2015, 08:36 AM	#9
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	I would say save your money and buy a standard JX two speed. That's more than enough reel, and It can handle big fish as well. If you have to spend a whole lot of money take a look at the shimano Talica. Amazing reel, you hook a large fish on that...you will be impressed. But I wouldn't use that on your kayak, it's too damn nice....I have though... ! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

03-12-2015, 10:38 AM	#11
Aznronin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Sfv Posts: 147	You don't need it. You already have a SX Raptor that can do what you need. Admit it. You just want us to tell you it's ok to spend your money. Lol

03-12-2015, 11:23 AM	#12
jimmy310 Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: cypress, california Posts: 60	lol no i just want another reel with alot of line an enough drag and it think the jx would be nice to have