If you’ve been looking to swap out those heavy 50s or perhaps you’re just now gearing up for offshore fishing, the Boss Valiant 1000 series (BV-1000) has been designed specifically by the folks at Accurate so you’ll truly enjoy working hard sportfishing the edge. At 29 ounces, the two-speed BV2-1000 with lever drag weighs about half of the standard 50 reel, which makes it a super comfortable stand-up reel when belted in to the heavy-duty harness lugs. Capable of holding 1,000 yards of 100-pound braid, it offers 40-plus pounds of drag and Accurate’s patented TwinDrag feature that puts the stopping power on both sides of the reel; by using drag washers on both sides of the reel you get smoother functionality and increased reliability over the life the reel.
The oversized handle also adds to the comfort aspect in the entire Valiant line of reels from Accurate, while also providing improved leverage in tandem with the larger, stronger gear shaft that helps deliver more torque when fighting good fish. If you’re looking to pitch baits back in the spread, the sleeved spool gives you better castability, while the DirecShift two-speed mechanism provides instant engagement when switching between high (5:1) and low (2.2:1) gears without any slippage. The DirectShift button is also easy to engage on the fly, with just one button located near the handle so you’re not fumbling to find it when you need it most.
Built right here in the United States using 6061 T6 aircraft aluminum, the BV-1000 is anodized for increased corrosion resistance and features a smooth, easy find cam stop strike, while boasting two anti-reverse bearings with sealed washers to prevent corrosion. The oversize stainless gear will get the job done, and again the surprise you’ll find is just how incredibly light this reel. Your offshore chunking and jigging crew is going to love you for making those overnighters just a little bit more comfortable in 2018.
Just shipped to shops throughout the region this spring, the brand new Accurate Boss Valiant BV2-1000 Two-Speed Lever Drag Reel retails for about $700.
