The Avet Winch JX 6/3S is a true big-game conventional reel built in a remarkably compact, castable frame. It packs three gears, an ultra-low 2.0:1 "winch" ratio, and Avet&';s legendary lever drag system into the same JX-sized housing that has become the saltwater standard on the West Coast and beyond. Three gears give you the range of a much larger reel - shift up to cover water, down to crank, and all the way to low when a fish of a lifetime sounds and refuses to budge. Machined from a single block of 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum and built around stainless steel internals, the Winch JX 6/3S is engineered to grind. Whether you&';re slow-trolling live bait for bluefin, dropping jigs deep for tuna and yellowtail, or pulling big amberjack and grouper off structure, the combination of gear range, drag control, and one-piece frame strength lets you put serious heat on fish without sacrificing a balanced, fishable setup. Proudly designed and manufactured by Avet Reels in the USA. Three Gears, One Reel High gear - 6.3:1: Fast retrieve for covering water, working surface irons, and gaining line on running fish. Middle gear - 3.8:1: The everyday workhorse ratio - enough speed to stay tight on a circling fish, enough torque to keep the pressure on. Winch gear - 2.0:1: Ultra-low cranking power. When a big tuna sounds, or a fish bogs down on heavy drag, you drop into winch and turn heads. Key Features 3-speed lever drag - push-button shifter lets you change gears on the fly without breaking concentration on the fight. Massive drag output -70lbs One-piece 6061-T6 aluminum frame - CNC-machined from aircraft-grade aluminum for maximum rigidity under heavy drag pressure. Stainless steel internals - gears, bearings, and hardware built to survive the saltwater environment. Ratcheting glide plate with strike stop - pre-set your drag and shift from free spool to strike to full with precise, repeatable feel. Silent dog and gear anti-reverse - Avet&';s patented bulletproof anti-reverse eliminates handle back-play under load. Oversized power handle - provides the leverage and grip needed to work the low-range gears effectively during long battles. Loud alarm clicker - audible line-out alert for baitfishing and trolling applications. Three premium anodized finishes - available in Gunmetal, Silver, and Black. Made in USA - designed and manufactured in Chatsworth, California. Ideal For The Winch JX 6/3S shines whenever fish need to be muscled out of deep water, heavy current, or structure. Top applications include: Live-bait fishing for yellowfin and bluefin tuna Vertical jigging for tuna, yellowtail, and amberjack Deep-drop and bottom fishing for grouper, snapper, and rockfish Long-range sportboat rail rod setups Heavy inshore and offshore trolling where a compact profile matters Specifications Spec Detail Model Winch JX 6/3S Max Drag 70lbs Gear Speeds 3-Speed Gear Ratios 6.3:1 (high) / 3.8:1 (mid) / 2.0:1 (winch) Drag Type Lever Drag Frame Material CNC-machined 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum Internals Stainless steel gears and hardware Anti-Reverse Silent dog and gear (patented) Retrieve Right hand Colors Available Gunmetal, Silver, Black Target Species Yellowfin & bluefin tuna, yellowtail, amberjack, grouper, rockfish Brand Avet Reels Origin Made in USA (Chatsworth, California)