{"product_id":"avet-hxj-52-raptor-plus-mc-2-speed-reels","title":"Avet HXJ 5\/2 Raptor Plus MC 2 Speed Reels","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow-Profile Two-Speed Control for Trophy Fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAvet HXJ 5\/2 Raptor Plus MC 2 Speed Reel\u003c\/strong\u003e brings Raptor drag performance and two-speed leverage to a narrower platform that is easier to hold and work throughout a long offshore fight. The 5.0:1 high gear helps you recover line and work lures, while the 2.4:1 low gear gives you the steady cranking power needed when a big fish sounds or stays deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the bite turns into an all-day battle, the HXJ profile keeps the reel comfortable in hand without giving up the heavy-duty construction serious saltwater anglers expect. The CNC-machined 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum frame, MC anodized finish, stainless steel gears and hardware, and Raptor carbon fiber drag system are built for bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna, marlin, sailfish, and other hard-pulling offshore species. Made in California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the Narrow HXJ Profile Earns Its Place\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HXJ is a strong fit when you want big-game capability in a narrower package. Its profile offers a comfortable grip for repeated jig work, live-bait presentations, and extended fights, while the two-speed mechanism lets you change from quick line recovery to deliberate low-gear pressure as conditions change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUse Speed to Find Line, Then Use Leverage to Keep It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5.0:1 high gear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gain line on running fish and work or recover lures efficiently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.4:1 low gear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shift down when a trophy fish sounds or the fight demands more cranking power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaptor carbon drag:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply smooth, consistent pressure through long battles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLever drag control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Make fast, precise adjustments without taking your focus off the fight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Right Pick If...\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou target bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna, marlin, sailfish, or large yellowtail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want two-speed power in a narrower, more comfortable profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou fish offshore with heavy tackle, live bait, or deep-water jigs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a corrosion-resistant MC finish and USA-made aluminum construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need right- or left-hand retrieve options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Techniques and Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOffshore live bait:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use high gear to pick up slack and stay connected, then move to low gear when the fish settles into a deep run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep-water jigging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Work and recover the jig in high gear, with low gear ready for the heavy pressure that follows a hookup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-range tuna trips:\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrow profile is comfortable during extended fishing, while the Raptor drag system is built for serious pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy saltwater tackle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel components and hard-wearing anodized aluminum suit demanding offshore conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere It Fits in the Avet Lineup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HXJ 5\/2 Raptor Plus MC is the narrow-profile alternative for anglers who want two-speed Raptor performance in a more comfortable package. For a wider platform with trophy-fish capacity as a priority, compare the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/avet-hx-52-raptor-plus-mc-2-speed-reels\"\u003eAvet HX 5\/2 Raptor Plus MC\u003c\/a\u003e. For a standard HX Raptor platform, see the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/avet-hx-raptor-2-speed-series-reels\"\u003eAvet HX Raptor 2-Speed Reel\u003c\/a\u003e. For another heavy-duty narrow-profile option, compare the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/avet-hxj-2-speed-lever-drag-reels\"\u003eAvet HXJ Raptor 2-Speed Reel\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-speed gearing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.0:1 high and 2.4:1 low.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaptor carbon fiber drag:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, consistent pressure under heavy load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow HXJ profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e A comfortable grip for extended offshore sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCNC-machined 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong, durable frame construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMC anodized finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-color corrosion-resistant coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless steel gears and hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built for saltwater environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLever drag:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precise, quick pressure adjustments during the fight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight- and left-hand models:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retrieve options for different anglers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in USA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufactured in California.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eModels \u0026amp; Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;max-width:100%;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;min-width:520px;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#3399cc;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eHXJ 5\/2 Raptor Plus MC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eGear ratios\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003e5.0:1 high \/ 2.4:1 low\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eSpeed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003e2-speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eDrag system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eRaptor carbon fiber lever drag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eFrame material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eCNC-machined 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eNarrow HXJ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eMC multi-color anodized\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eRetrieve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eRight hand standard \/ left hand available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eMade in USA, California\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable models and SKUs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;max-width:100%;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;min-width:680px;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#3399cc;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eHand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eHXJ 5\/2 Raptor Plus MC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eRight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eSilver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eHXJ5\/2RAPMC-PLUS-SIL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eHXJ 5\/2 Raptor Plus MC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eRight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eHXJ5\/2RAPMC-PLUS-BLU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eHXJ 5\/2 Raptor Plus MC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eRight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eHXJ5\/2RAPMC-PLUS-BLK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eHXJ 5\/2 Raptor Plus MC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eRight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eGunmetal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eHXJ5\/2RAPMC-PLUS-GM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eHXJ 5\/2 Raptor Plus MC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eLeft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eSilver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eHXJ5\/2RAPMC-PLUS-LEFTHAND-S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTackle Express Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse high gear for line recovery, then shift to low gear before a deep-running fish makes you work against the wrong ratio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the lever at a repeatable strike position before the trip and make pressure changes gradually during the fight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake advantage of the narrow profile by keeping the reel close and your cranking motion controlled during long battles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes the HXJ different from the wider HX 5\/2 Raptor Plus MC?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe HXJ uses a narrow profile for a more comfortable grip, while the HX 5\/2 Raptor Plus MC uses a wide profile for anglers prioritizing maximum capacity. Both listed models use 5.0:1 high and 2.4:1 low gears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the HXJ 5\/2 Raptor Plus MC come in left-hand retrieve?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The listed lineup includes a left-hand Silver model along with right-hand Silver, Blue, Black, and Gunmetal options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I compare Avet reel sizes and applications?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/tackle-express-blog\/avet-reels-buyers-guide\"\u003eAvet Reels Buyer’s Guide\u003c\/a\u003e for a practical overview of reel sizes, gear setups, retrieve options, and fishing applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete the Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/avet-hxj-2-speed-lever-drag-reels\"\u003eAvet HXJ Raptor 2-Speed Reel\u003c\/a\u003e for another narrow-profile option, or protect your reel between trips with the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/avet-reel-cover\"\u003eAvet Reel Cover\u003c\/a\u003e. The \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/tackle-express-blog\/avet-reels-buyers-guide\"\u003eAvet Reels Buyer’s Guide\u003c\/a\u003e is the best place to review the full lineup before matching a reel to your rod and line system.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avet","offers":[{"title":"Silver HXJ Raptor Plus M.C. Right Hand","offer_id":47028429324544,"sku":"HXJ5\/2RAPMC-PLUS-SIL","price":680.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue HXJ Raptor Plus M.C. Right Hand","offer_id":47028429291776,"sku":"HXJ5\/2RAPMC-PLUS-BLU","price":680.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black HXJ Raptor Plus M.C. Right Hand","offer_id":47067106246912,"sku":"HXJ5\/2RAPMC-PLUS-BLK","price":680.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gunmetal HXJ Raptor Plus M.C. Right Hand","offer_id":47067106279680,"sku":"HXJ5\/2RAPMC-PLUS-GM","price":680.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver HXJ Raptor Plus M.C. 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