Avet Reels Support Thread, New SX-Raptor 2-speed, and more in Spotlight; Have there been any changes to the steep drag curve of the JX? I love my JX, but that is ...  | | 
Aug-21-2009, 02:15 PM
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#61 | | Registered User
Name: Scott Mercer Vessel: none Location: Lithia Springs, Georgia Job:Attorney
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Have there been any changes to the steep drag curve of the JX? I love my JX, but that is the one thing I hope got modified in this redesign.
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Aug-21-2009, 03:16 PM
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#62 | | Registered User
Name: Rex Whetzell Age: 62 Vessel: none Location: Lake Forest, Ca. Job:Retired Police
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The JX isn't done yet, but the SX 6/4 MCR is very gradual, each click forward results in a gradual increase in drag. I suspect the JX will be even better.
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Aug-21-2009, 04:01 PM
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#63 | | Registered User
Name: Rex Whetzell Age: 62 Vessel: none Location: Lake Forest, Ca. Job:Retired Police
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Just talked to Harry and next Raptor will be the HX, in a couple months, probably 11-1-09. Found out the drag washers are free floating. Looks like every single detail has been done exactly "right". As close to perfect as a reel can be.
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Aug-24-2009, 03:42 PM
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#64 | | Registered User
Name: Rex Whetzell Age: 62 Vessel: none Location: Lake Forest, Ca. Job:Retired Police
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As of today, my SX 6/4 MCR is waiting on a spring, till the supplier sends the spring, my reel can't be shipped? I'm getting antsy so I hope it's soon.
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Aug-25-2009, 01:58 AM
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#65 | | Registered User
Name: Nick Baehr Age: 46 Vessel: none Location: Germany Job:IT Specialist
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Before the guessing goes on ... here are some pictures (with kind permission from Harry to publish them) of the new drag unit which show the extremely clever design. Actually only two additional parts (one bearing and the second drag plate) are needed to achieve the high drag capability.
Btw, this is not an MXJ spool, but a new spool which is slightly bigger than the plain SX spool. Diameter: 50mm (46mm on the SX), Width identical at 37mm.
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Aug-25-2009, 05:22 AM
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Name: Dan Vessel: N/A Location: Anaheim Job:Construction
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Looks pretty sweet if you ask me. Very simple in design with exceptional results.
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Aug-25-2009, 06:11 AM
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Name: marc Age: 52 Vessel: 27'eastern Location: kittery,me. Job:lab tech.
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i also like the{old} removable/replacable drag design.i thought there was a drag plate on each side of the spool?if thats possible?
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Aug-25-2009, 06:23 AM
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Name: Rex Whetzell Age: 62 Vessel: none Location: Lake Forest, Ca. Job:Retired Police
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Wow, talk about a unique design, 2 floating friction discs, with 1 drag disc. Nobody has ever done that before. Very slick, clean, simple design, and effective. Harry should work for N.A.S.A.
Brilliant!
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Aug-25-2009, 01:33 PM
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Name: Nat Age: 60 Vessel: I wish Location: Leona Valley Job:Manufacturing Automation
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Looks awesome. Can't wait to get my hands on one.
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Aug-25-2009, 02:44 PM
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#70 | | Registered User
Name: Rex Whetzell Age: 62 Vessel: none Location: Lake Forest, Ca. Job:Retired Police
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Well, if I'm lucky, I'll have my reel on Friday. It should be ready to ship on Thursday and at my door Friday. Saturday, I'll take it to The Longfin, enter the raffle, and see about filling it with hollow spectra. I'd really like to use 80# JB hollow, but I'm not sure if it will hold 400 yards. May have to use 60# hollow. Hopefully, Rick Osaki will already have all that worked out. I'm getting a JX 6/4 handle, about 1/3 inch longer, and I'll try that too.
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Aug-25-2009, 02:47 PM
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#71 | | TEAM EPIC FAIL
Name: Jason Age: 24 Vessel: 27, Seaway, Yank n Crank Location: Yorba Linda (Sucks), Ca Job:Logistics Bio: Love to fish, hunt and ride dirt bikes..
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As long as the HX is out before Christmas I will be happy....
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Aug-25-2009, 04:37 PM
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Name: Nat Age: 60 Vessel: I wish Location: Leona Valley Job:Manufacturing Automation
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Originally Posted by YANK N CRANK #2  As long as the HX is out before Christmas I will be happy.... | X2
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