{"product_id":"avet-hxw-raptor-2-speed-series-reels","title":"Avet HXW Raptor 2 Speed Reels","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWide-Spool Raptor Power for Long-Range Big Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAvet HXW Raptor 2-Speed Lever Drag Reel\u003c\/strong\u003e is the wide-spool choice for anglers who need more line capacity without giving up serious drag or two-speed control. Its dual Avedrag carbon fiber system delivers up to \u003cstrong\u003e40 lb at strike and 50 lb at full\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the 5.4:1 high gear helps recover line and the 1.9:1 low gear gives you the leverage to work a deep-running fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a bluefin or other offshore gamefish takes line and the fight moves away from the boat, the HXW platform gives you room to stay connected. The true one-piece 6061-T6 marine-grade aluminum frame, wide spool, nine stainless steel bearings, stainless steel gears, and hard-anodized finish are built for the 50–100 lb line class. This model uses No-MC cast control and is available in right- and left-hand retrieve, with the listed left-hand option in Silver. Made in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Capacity Step Up from HXJ and HX\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HXW Raptor is for anglers who want more room on the spool than the HXJ or standard HX platforms provide. The listed specification is \u003cstrong\u003e100 lb braid at 620 yards\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving long-range crews and big-game anglers more line to work with when a powerful fish makes a long first run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh Gear to Recover, Low Gear to Grind\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5.4:1 high gear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gain line when a fish runs toward the boat or when you need a faster lure retrieve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.9:1 low gear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply more cranking leverage when a fish sounds or the fight becomes a heavy pull.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual carbon fiber drag:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep pressure smooth and consistent from strike through the later stages of the fight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo-MC control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the direct, non-magnetic configuration for straightforward spool control.\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, yellowfin, tuna, marlin, or other large offshore gamefish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou fish the 50–100 lb line class and want 100 lb braid capacity to 620 yards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a wide spool for long-range trips, deep-water jigging, or extended offshore runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want two-speed control with up to 40 lb at strike and 50 lb at full.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou prefer No-MC cast control and a right- or left-hand retrieve option.\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\u003eLong-range live bait:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the capacity to stay connected through a long first run, then shift to low gear when the fish digs deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep-water jigging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use high gear to work and recover the jig, then low gear for a steady lift after the hookup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKite fishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wide spool gives you more working room when a tuna runs hard away from the boat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy offshore trolling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use high gear for line recovery and low gear when a marlin or other large fish turns the fight into a grind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere It Fits in the Avet Lineup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HXW Raptor is the wide-spool 2-speed choice when line capacity is the priority. For a narrower setup with the same listed 40\/50 lb drag range, compare the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/avet-hxj-2-speed-lever-drag-reels\"\u003eAvet HXJ Raptor 2-Speed Reel\u003c\/a\u003e. For the standard HX platform with 80 lb braid to 500 yards, see the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/avet-hx-raptor-2-speed-series-reels\"\u003eAvet HX Raptor 2-Speed Reel\u003c\/a\u003e. If you want three-speed control on the HXW platform, compare the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/avet-hxw-3-s-raptor-3-speed-lever-drag-reels\"\u003eAvet HXW 3\/S Raptor\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Avedrag carbon fiber drag:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 40 lb at strike and 50 lb at full.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-speed gearing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.4:1 high and 1.9:1 low.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide spool:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 lb braid capacity to 620 yards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50–100 lb line class:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built for serious offshore big-game work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9 stainless steel ball bearings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raptor-series bearing package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-piece 6061-T6 marine-grade aluminum frame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precision-machined for strength and rigidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless steel gears and hard-anodized finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for demanding saltwater conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo-MC cast control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct, non-magnetic configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offset handle arm, large soft-touch knob, alarm clicker, and matching machined aluminum rod clamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in USA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\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:580px;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;\"\u003eHXW 5\/2 Raptor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eLine class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003e50–100 lb\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;\"\u003e5.4:1 high \/ 1.9:1 low\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eDrag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003e40 lb at strike \/ 50 lb at full\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eBraid capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003e100 lb braid \/ 620 yd\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;\"\u003eBearings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003e9 stainless steel ball bearings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eCast control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eNo-MC\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;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003e32 oz\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\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:700px;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 \/ color\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;\"\u003eHXW 5\/2 Raptor 2-Speed No-MC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eRight \/ Silver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eHXW5\/2RAP-SILVER\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eHXW 5\/2 Raptor 2-Speed No-MC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eRight \/ Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eHXW5\/2RAP-BLUE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eHXW 5\/2 Raptor 2-Speed No-MC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eRight \/ Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eAVT-HXW5\/2-RAP-BLK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eHXW 5\/2 Raptor 2-Speed No-MC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eRight \/ Gunmetal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eAVT-HXW5\/2-RAP-GNMTAL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eHXW 5\/2 Raptor 2-Speed No-MC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eLeft \/ Silver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;\"\u003eHXW 5\/2 RAPTOR 2-SPEED Left Hand\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 the high gear to reclaim line, then shift into low before a long deep run turns into a cranking battle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the strike position before the trip and move the lever smoothly as the fish changes direction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a braid and mono system that takes advantage of the listed 100 lb braid and 620-yard capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much braid does the HXW Raptor hold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe listed specification is 100 lb braid at 620 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the HXW and HXJ Raptor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe HXW uses a wide spool and lists 100 lb braid at 620 yards, while the HXJ uses a narrower profile and lists 80 lb braid at 300 yards. Both list up to 40 lb at strike and 50 lb at full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the HXW Raptor have MC cast control?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This listing is the No-MC configuration, with direct non-magnetic cast control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete the Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/tackle-express-blog\/avet-reels-buyers-guide\"\u003eAvet Reels Buyer’s Guide\u003c\/a\u003e to compare the HXW with other Avet platforms, then protect your reel between trips with the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/avet-reel-cover\"\u003eAvet Reel Cover\u003c\/a\u003e. For more tactical control, compare the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/avet-hxw-3-s-raptor-3-speed-lever-drag-reels\"\u003eAvet HXW 3\/S Raptor\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avet","offers":[{"title":"HXW 5\/2 RAPTOR 2-SPEED No-MC \/ SILVER","offer_id":39812205609110,"sku":"HXW5\/2RAP-SILVER","price":727.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"HXW 5\/2 RAPTOR 2-SPEED No-MC \/ BLUE","offer_id":39812205674646,"sku":"HXW5\/2RAP-BLUE","price":727.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"HXW 5\/2 RAPTOR 2-SPEED No-MC \/ Black","offer_id":43046644416768,"sku":"AVT-HXW5\/2-RAP-BLK","price":727.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"HXW 5\/2 RAPTOR 2-SPEED No-MC \/ GUNMETAL","offer_id":43046648021248,"sku":"AVT-HXW5\/2-RAP-GNMTAL","price":727.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"HXW 5\/2 RAPTOR 2-SPEED SILVER No-MC Left Hand \/ SILVER","offer_id":43046647234816,"sku":"HXW 5\/2 RAPTOR 2-SPEED Left Hand","price":727.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/2835\/products\/avetavet-hxw-raptor-2-speed-lever-drag-reelsconventional-lever-drag-reelshxw52rap-silver-5406526.jpg?v=1754075854","url":"https:\/\/tackleexpress.com\/en-ca\/products\/avet-hxw-raptor-2-speed-series-reels","provider":"Tackle Express - Saltwater and Freshwater Fishing Tackle Shop ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}