Max Drag

[HUNTER II]

Does any one know anything about the JX6.01:1. It looks like it might be a good jigging reel. I'd like a little higher strike drag so I'm wondering whether the max strike drag of 15 with freespool can be increased.

[BretABaker]

I like my 30W a lot, and am thinking about getting another large 50-class Avet. The small ones I don't have a ton of use for though, unless I was purely trying to catch redfish and striped bass.

[Snagged]

That's a good snapper reel (I've got one), I don't know about increaseing drag.

[shanker]

Originally Posted by Snagged

That's a good snapper reel (I've got one), I don't know about increaseing drag.

a snapper rig jerry? Cmon now...the JX is MUCH more capable than that....

[MrBill]

Originally Posted by hatidua

Try one before buying! I've owned Avet's at several points in my life and the resistance that Alan speaks of is intense. I simply can't tolerate it but some people can. It's incredibly annoying.

I need to introduce you to a friend of mine. He would enjoy your comments. As for myself, I never have purchased an Avet so I will remain silent.

[HUNTER II]

Once again thanks to all - does any one have any experience with the Shimano Tyrnos? I'm thinking about a single speed 20 as an alternate to the Avet. I know it's a little heavy (36 oz) but it recovers a lot of line per revolution (45"). These numbers line up pretty close to the STELLA 2000 (33 OZ / 41") that every one seems to like as a spinning option.

[Snagged]

Originally Posted by shanker

a snapper rig jerry? Cmon now...the JX is MUCH more capable than that....

You haven't and will not see me using it for Tuna. I think I've caught a few kings with mine as well as snapps.

[Gunsmoke]

Originally Posted by hatidua

Try one before buying! I've owned Avet's at several points in my life and the resistance that Alan speaks of is intense. I simply can't tolerate it but some people can. It's incredibly annoying.

Originally Posted by alantani

the down side of the avet jx/lx is the limited drag range. once you pass 15#'s of drag, there is so much lateral/axial load or the right main side plate bearing that it starts to bind. what you notice is increasing resistance when you try to turn the handle. an equivalent sized accurate reel will deliver twice the drag range with no axial/lateral load issues. the reason is simple. the accurate has two drag washers instead of one, and it has two bearings on the right side instead of one. .

Originally Posted by ksong

Mark, Alantani's technical explanation justify why I don't see high speed JX/LX reels among my fishing friends

Originally Posted by Snagged

You haven't and will not see me using it for Tuna. I think I've caught a few kings with mine as well as snapps.

Originally Posted by MrBill

As for myself, I never have purchased an Avet so I will remain silent.

I rest my case.