When you want all the power you can get your hands on these wide, two-speed reels feature unheard-of drag power at strike, plus the kind of top-end capability at the margin that makes these reels more than ready for that once-in-a-lifetime strike. Grab hold of the oversized handle knob, slide the CNC-machined lever drag control through its range and you’ll experience a level of precision that is as rare as it is rewarding. Inside, the AveDrag dual caliper system features carbon fiber discs and titanium brake rotor, plus six rubber-sealed stainless steel bearings. Outside, a one-piece, 100% CNC-machined frame in your choice of several custom Type 2 anodized finishes. All together, the perfect reel for the angler who demands nothing less than the very best.

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