2017 BUYER’S GUIDE
SPINNING REELS
1. Lew’s Mach II Speed Spin Series
This rad-looking black and green reel features a
high-speed 6.2:1 retrieve ratio and a Winn Grips
knob. Lew’s added nine stainless-steel double-
shielded ball bearings plus a clutch bearing. It
comes in two sizes. $79.99
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2. Lew’s SSG Speed Spin Series
The skeletal graphite rotor cuts weight, but not
strength. An oversized line roller is said to
reduce line twist, while the 6.2:1 retrieve ratio
eats up line quickly. It comes in four sizes.
$49.99
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3. Lew’s Laser G Speed Spin Series
Graphite with a metallic finish makes this low-
priced reel an attractive, yet light and durable
product. It has an eight-bearing system with alu-
minum spool and handle. It comes in four sizes.
$39.99
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4. One 3 Creed Series
One 3 minimized weight with what it calls Air
Foil carbon design for the frame, rotor and han-
dle in its Creed series of affordable spinning
reels. Air Foil is basically a carbon skeleton with
the extra cut out. Three models are available: GT
(shown – $89.99), X ($59.99) and K ($49.99).
Each comes in four sizes.
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5. Okuma Helios SX Spinning
The woven C-40X carbon fibers used to make
the body, side plate and rotor on the Helios SX
are said to result in parts that are 25 percent
lighter and 50 percent stronger than comparable
graphite reel components. It comes in three
sizes. $129.99
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