AVET HXJ Narrow 5/2???

Discussion in 'Jigging and Popping' started by stresst, Sep 11, 2008.

  1. Sep 11, 2008 #1
    stresst

    stresst Senior Member

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    I can pick one up for a good price(NIB) How is this reel for notheast tuna jigging? How much 65lb braid you think can fit? Or do I buy a satiga for 50 bucks more? Thanks for the reply
     
    stresst, Sep 11, 2008
    stresst, Sep 11, 2008
  3. Sep 11, 2008 #2
    papio

    papio Senior Member

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    Saltiga!!!!
     
    papio, Sep 11, 2008
    papio, Sep 11, 2008

  5. Sep 12, 2008 #3
    Ralph Kuo

    Ralph Kuo Member

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    I can pick one up for a good price(NIB) How is this reel for notheast tuna jigging? How much 65lb braid you think can fit? Or do I buy a satiga for 50 bucks more? Thanks for the reply


    One more -Saltiga
     
    Ralph Kuo, Sep 12, 2008
    Ralph Kuo, Sep 12, 2008
  6. Sep 12, 2008 #4
    turfman

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    With a short leader you should be able to get 350yds no problem; probably close to 400. I use a regular hx for jigging. 4yrs old and never let me down. I might be in the minority here, but I prefer lever drag reels as compared to star drag. Use a trini 20 sometimes, but am used to the avets.
     
    turfman, Sep 12, 2008
    turfman, Sep 12, 2008
  7. Sep 12, 2008 #5
    jureal

    jureal Senior Member

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    Having the low gear is a plus. I have the narrow and no problems for me. Last year we caught two 150 # YFT in Puerto Vallarta using the the HX.
     
    jureal, Sep 12, 2008
    jureal, Sep 12, 2008
  8. Sep 12, 2008 #6
    tcat103

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    Second that with Jureal. I've got the HX-J with 350 yards of JB 60# hollow. Love the low gear.
     
    tcat103, Sep 12, 2008
    tcat103, Sep 12, 2008