Abu Garcia Silver Max Low Profile Baitcasting Reel
Abu Garcia’s Silver Max Low Profile Baitcasting Reel features an agile graphite frame, a machined-aluminum spool plus the company’s Duragear brass gear system to offer reliable toughness at reasonable value. You’ll no doubt appreciate the Silver Max’s compact, ergonomic design and what the company call its “Rocket Clutch,” which allows convenient one-handed operation that’ll come in handy if you fish from kayaks or similar watercraft. Some other key features include its MagTrax brake system for more precise casting, as well as the Power Disk drag system for all-around smooth performance. Two models are available in right- and left-retrieval, both weigh 7.30 oz, are offered with 6.4:1 gear ratios, and have 5 + 1 bearing system. Retrieval rates are 66 cm (26 in) and have 145/12 mono and 140/30 braid line capacities.
MSRP: Starting at $59.99 USD, www.abugarcia.com
Abu Garcia
Silver Max
Daiwa CR80
Daiwa has expanded it offerings for 2019 with the all-new CR80, an economical, sturdy and compact baitcaster that will prove its worthiness for bass, lake trout or other feisty species found throughout British Columbia. While it weighs just under 7 oz and can literally fit in the palm of your hand, a closer look at its ergonomic design will reveal hefty strength thanks to the double-anodized aluminum spool and Carbon Resin frame and side plate. Casting will also be impressive (and easier) with its magnetic cast control. And, when you feel that strike, it’s bound to stop that trout or bass with its maximum drag of 15 lbs.
Three models are available in left and right hand retrieves, they weigh 6.8 oz, offered in gear ratios from 6.8:1 to 7.5:1, and have 7+ 1 bearing system. Retrieval rates range from 26.8 to 29.7 IPT and have 110/12 – 100/14 mono line capacities.
MSRP: $79.99, www.daiwa.com
Daiwa
Daiwa CR80
KastKing Royale Legend
Whether you’re just getting into fishing or in the market for a second reel, the value of the KastKing Royal Legend is hard to beat. To start with, the Legend’s dual brake system features an easily-adjustable, dual centrifugal and magnetic brake system for the utmost reliability and to help eliminate backlash, while its carbon fiber drag system has 17.5 Ibs. of stopping power. You’ll also appreciate the brass gear system and machined-aluminum spool with a stainless steel main shaft to ensure toughness. If you want more performance in a bait casting reel, perhaps look at one of KastKing’s latest launches, which includes the Speed Demon Pro offering many features including a 9.3:1 Gear Ratio, 12+1 stainless steel bearing system, CNC Aluminum Spool and a Magnetic Braking System.
Available in right- and left-retrieval, weighs 7.51 oz, has a 7.0:1 gear ratio, a 11 + 1 MaxiDur shielded bearing system and retrieval rate of 31.5 IPT.
MSRP: $49.98 CDN, www.kastking.com
KastKing
Kast King Legend
Quantum Throttle II
For 2019, Quantum has introduced a baitcasting reel in its Throttle series, which is built on a graphite body and hosts many of the company’s popular features. For example, you’ll find the company’s Magnetic Cast Control will help you easily adjust casting preferences, as well as its Zero Friction Pinion design that holds the gear precisely in place (by two bearings) and eliminates contact with the spool shaft to reduce friction and provide longer casts. It also has a maximum drag of 15 lbs. and a weight of just under 8 oz. This baitcaster is also available in nine Throttle II combo packages featuring new SureGrip rod handles, IM8 high-modulus graphite construction and a no-slip, comfortable exposed blank reel seat to offer the utmost sensitivity. Three models are available in left and right retrieve, weigh 7.6 oz, and are offered in gear ratios from 6.6:1 to 7.3:1. They have a 7+1 bearing system, retrieval rates range from 28 to 31 IPT and all come with a 135/12-line capacity.
MSRP: $79.99 USD, www.quantumfishing.com
Quantum Fishing
Quantum Throttle
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