GEARING UP
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DAIWA ZILLION SV TW
$ 349.99 | daiwa . com
“ An ICAST winner that lives up to its billing .”
Daiwa ’ s update to the popular Zillion platform won Best of Show at ICAST in 2021 , and it ’ s easy to see and feel why . The Zillion SV TW is built around the SV Booster System and fourpart Hyper Drive Design that provide maximum casting distance , precise braking , excellent torque and outstanding overall performance .
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FAVORITE FISHING SOLEUS XCS
$ 179.99 | favoriteusa . com
“ Looking for a reel that ’ ll last a lifetime ? This is the one .”
Favorite Fishing rolled out the Soleus XCS after two years of testing – at first blush , it was well worth the wait . Weighing in at 6.4 ounces thanks to duralumin components , the Soleus XCS is built on a durable aluminum frame which is dipped in copper , zinc , titanium and chrome ( can you say “ weatherproof ?”).
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SHIMANO CURADO MGL 150
$ 199.99 | fish . shimano . com
“ Light in weight and heavy on tournament-tested features .”
The MGL 150 is the lightest Shimano Curado reel to date thanks to its MagnumLite spool and compact 150 sizing . But it ’ s not just about the weight for this powerhouse : The Curado MGL 150 is a seriously diverse reel built around tournamenttested Shimano features like the HAGANE Body , Cross Carbon Drag and X-Ship gearing system .
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LEW ’ S TOURNAMENT LITE LFS
$ 249.99 | lews . com
“ Lighter , faster , stronger and worth every penny .”
How difficult is it to engineer a light reel without compromising power ? Very . Lew ’ s nailed it with the new Tournament Lite LFS . Constructed with a one-piece aluminum frame and ultra-light C45 Carbon sideplates , the Tournament Lite LFS reel has a long list of features , but the bottom line is short and sweet : This reel is worth a look .
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