does anyone use the winch for anything other then cranking. I just order one for my crankbaits but my worm/jig reel just broke (my error). I worm and jig more than cranking this time of year and was thinking about using the winch until i could replace my older revo s with the revo sx 3gen.

It might be less than ideal but it will get the job done in a pinch until you can replace the other reel. Did you break the Revo S? That one can be fixed.

well it was a hand me down that was fished really hard then I fished it off this year. I probably could get it fixed but i am in the process of replace/ updating my equipment plan on doing now through winter

what broke on it

There are places that will strip the reel down and inspect the parts for you. They can let you know what needs to be replaced and the prices of the part(s). They can then finish cleaning the reel and lube/oil it and reassemble it. Depending on what is broke it will be much cheeper than a new reel. It will perform as good or better than when it was new. Get in touch with Deleware valley tackle or pro reel service.