2017BUYER’ S GUIDE
A HANDFUL OF BIG RIGS
There are standard reels, and then there are the reels on this list. These are the big dogs – widespool and / or heavy-duty baitcasting reels packaged into the modern low-profile design that bass anglers tend to prefer. Some are truly oversized; others are“ standard,” but with extra line capacity or more powerful“ guts.” All are capable of heaving and hauling jumbo swimbaits, umbrella rigs and even 20-plus crankbaits, while serving double-duty for inshore fishing or targeting muskies, pike and the like.
1. Lew’ s SuperDuty Wide Speed Spool
It’ s compact like the standard SuperDuty, but holds 190 yards of 14-pound-test monofilament. $ 199.99
lews. com
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2. Abu Garcia Revo Toro Rocket Low Profile
Its 7.6:1 retrieve ratio coupled with a large spool( it holds 250 yards of 14-pound-test monofilament) equates to 42 inches of line rolling in with each turn of the reel handle. $ 399.95
abugarcia. com
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3. Abu Garcia Revo MaxToro Low Profile
The MaxToro has many of the same features as the Revo Toro Rocket, but with four bearings instead of seven and a graphite frame. $ 149.95
abugarcia. com
4. Quantum Monster
The Monster holds 201 yards of 14-pound-test monofilament. It comes in 6.4:1 and 7.1:1 retrieve ratios – the former with an impressive 26 pounds of drag. $ 149.95
shop. zebcobrands. com / quantum
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5. 13 Fishing Concept A3
Oversized brass gears deliver under extreme loads, and there’ s a whopping 30-pound drag. Plus, the reel holds 240 yards of 12-pound-test monofilament. It comes in right- and left-handed configurations and 6.3:1 and 8.1:1 gear ratios. $ 225
13fishing. com
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