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2017 BUYER’S GUIDE 5. Daiwa Steez SV TW LH Cool features: The Steez has always set the benchmark for an elite high-end reel, and now it benefits from Daiwa’s T-Wing level-wind for longer casts and the shallow, free-floating SV spool, which is said to reduce backlashes further. Price: $499.95 overall weight: 5.5 ounces Ball bearings: 13 Retrieve speeds: 6.3:1/7.1:1 daiwa.com/us/ 6. Daiwa Zillion SV TW LH Cool features: It’s been redesigned into a more compact package and fea- tures Daiwa’s cool T-Wing level-wind line guide and SV free-floating, shallow spool designed for casting light baits with ease – and without backlashes. Price: $299.95 overall weight: 6.9 ounces Ball bearings: 9 Retrieve speeds: 6.3:1/7.3:1 daiwa.com/us/ 5 6 DECEMBER 2016 I FLWFISHING.COM 81