The simple construction and even the design of these reels can be traced back to those old workhorses. These S-Series reels blend the best features of the past with today’s technology into an affordable reel that is simple in design, durable and easily serviced.
Its features include: black, anodized machined aluminum spool; aluminum body, side cover and rotor; over-sized bronze main gear; stainless steel pinion gear; over-sized stainless steel crankshaft doubly supported by ball bearings; waterproof sealed drag system; carbon fiber drag washers; five ball bearings and one roller bearing; machined aluminum handle with over-sized knob; infinite anti-reverse.
The bail system features a manual flip bail with options for a single or double bail-less manual pickup. A conversion kit is included with each reel and the conversion takes only minutes. You also have the option of adjusting how loose or tight you want the handle to turn. A set of washers in included to adjust the handle tension, which again is a quick and simple process. The drilled out spool and rotor is a great feature that in addition to helping keep the weight of the reel to a minimum, allows sand-filled water to pass through the reel during frequent dunkings in the surf.
The S7000 weighs in at 19.64 ounces and boasts a line capacity of 400 yards of 40-pound braid with a maximum drag of 28 pounds. Its bigger brother, the S8000 weighs 21.3 ounces and can hold 510 yards of 50-pound braid. It has a maximum drag of 25 pounds. The gear ratio is 3.7:1 for both reels. These are beefy reels that have a lot to offer at a MSRP of just $179.95.
