* Avet HX - Braid or Mono?

FDFisherman · 02-08-2010, 03:09 PM

I'm picking up a Avet HX 2-speed. I want to be able to use it for an all-around reel. Jigging Tuna, bait fishing for tuna, deep water cod fishing. Mostly for Tuna though.

Should I throw 80lb braid on there or 60lb. mono?

any info appreciated.

spineyman · 02-08-2010, 03:12 PM

Jigging is easier with braid plus you get more capacity with braid.

Astronut · 02-08-2010, 04:18 PM

From past experiences..go with braid, less resistance while going deep and much better feel for the bite...

astro..

bigscrnman · 02-08-2010, 04:25 PM

I would also recommend going with a metered braid, slatiga boat braid or OTI depth finder are good bets for the money. Sure makes it easy to get into the "zone" when jigging.

FDFisherman · 02-08-2010, 04:25 PM

Would the braid be ok if I wanted to switch to bait fishing for tuna?

bigscrnman · 02-08-2010, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by FDFisherman

Would the braid be ok if I wanted to switch to bait fishing for tuna?

Sure, just tie on a moderate length of either mono or floro leader and you are set. I use a similar set up for drifting chunks in the Gulf of Mexico and it works like a charm. YFT here can be leader shy so I normally use floro in either 60 or 80#, depends on the bite.

FDFisherman · 02-08-2010, 04:42 PM

Great thanks. About how many feet of leader?

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Originally Posted by bigscrnman

Sure, just tie on a moderate length of either mono or floro leader and you are set. I use a similar set up for drifting chunks in the Gulf of Mexico and it works like a charm. YFT here can be leader shy so I normally use floro in either 60 or 80#, depends on the bite.

wacker · 02-08-2010, 05:29 PM

I use 60 or 80lb JB hollow with a 100yd topshot from basil of mono. The new HX raptor with mags and bumped up drag is nice too. I don't use mine for jigging much, mostly poppers or bait/chunk.

Dave Nowlin · 02-08-2010, 07:28 PM

I have a Hoo-X and and it is filled with 80# JB hollow. I use it for jigging.

J.AkuHed · 02-08-2010, 08:57 PM

I have an HX filled with 80# Solid. I have a sliced loop with 80# hollow and made up L2Ls with 25yds spools of 40#, 50# & 60# flouro. Whatever needs I just change the L2Ls. I use mine for bottomfishing, yoyo jigging and live bait, I love my HX! Shooting for the HXJ Raptor, the narrow HX and 50# max drag; may never use that much drag but I love the fact that my setup is capable of that much!