August 09, 2021
By Game & Fish Staff
Few phrases in the angling world grabs attention better than "new fishing reel."
So, when ICAST returned to Orlando this summer after a year off due to the coronavirus pandemic , reels were on a lot of folks’ minds.
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Here’s a booth-by-booth look at the new offerings for 2021, including Daiwa’s double ICAST Best of Category winners, Saltist MQ (saltwater) and Zillion SV TW (freshwater).
Re-Designed Daiwa Zillion Baitcasting Reel WATCH NOW: Daiwa 's Curt Arakawa goes feature-by-feature about the Zillion baitcasting reel with Game & Fish's Dr. Todd A. Kuhn at ICAST 2021 in Orlando.
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Daiwa Zillion SV TW Featuring a brand-new frame design improving palmability as well as Daiwa's new Hyper Drive Design for maximum position and power. The reel also features the new SV booster system that gives you all the control you know SV Concept, now with the added benefit of longer casting distance. Complete with an aluminum frame, T-Wing system, G1 Duralumin SV spool and Zero Adjuster. The Gazillion SV TW is a combination of years of innovation.
MSRP: $349.99
Daiwa Rods and Reels for 2021-22 WATCH NOW : Todd Ceisner of In-Fisherman Magazine talks with Daiwa Field Marketing Manager Mark Mills about some great new rods and reels the comnpany is introducing for 2021-22.
Okuma Hakai DT Low-Profile Photo by Scott Bernarde The Okuma Hakai DT Low-Profile reel is the product of a collaboration with Dream Fishing Tackle has been a long time in the works. Weighing in at only 5.9 ounces, these lightweight baitcast reels are feature-packed. Available in 10 different SKUs and configurations. Offering a 6.2, 7.1 and 8.1:1 gear ratio in both left- and right-hand retrieve.
MSRP: $169.99
Savage Gear SG8 BC Photo by Scott Bernarde With power, style, performance and a wide range of unique features, the Savage Gear SG8 BC has a lot. The 100 and 400 versions are designed perfectly for casting light lures, but they can also handle medium-to-heavy baits. Built strong and rigid with one-piece aluminum frame.
MSRP: $199.99
Power & Finesse: 4 New Fishing Reels from Lew's WATCH ABOVE : In the video at the top of this article, pro angler Billy Hines highlights four new fishing reels from Lew's: KVD Signature, Custom Pro and BB1 Pro baitcasters, and HyperMag spinning. With OSG's Lynn Burkhead at ICAST 2021 in Orlando.
Lew's BB1 Pro LFS Speed Spool Team Lew's upgrades a fan favorite. A mainstay since 2012, the new BB1 Pro offers additional features. The 27-position QuietCast Adjustable Centrifugal Braking System offers precise control of spool braking and quick adjustments on the water. This reel also features a dual-stage titanium-coated line guide position farther away from the spool for reduced friction and maximum casting performance.
MSRP: $199.99
Fitzgerald Fishing FX8 Casting Reel Photo by Scott Bernarde The Fitzgerald Fishing FX8 casting reel is designed to be an affordable quality quality reel to suit the needs of all anglers. With 8 ball bearings and 16 pounds of fish-fighting drag, it is ready to battle almost any fish you hook. Available in 7.2:1 gear ratio in both right- and left-hand versions.
MSRP: $129.99
Daiwa Ballistic Spinning Reel WATCH NOW: See what's new with the redesigned Ballistic spinning reel with Daiwa's Curt Arakawa and Game & Fish's Dr. Todd A. Kuhn at ICAST 2021 in Orlando.
Shimano Curado 150 Baitcasting Reel WATCH NOW: Weighing only 6.5 ounces, this new toy in the Shimano Curado line won't disappoint, says bass pro Alex Davis. With In-Fisherman's Todd Ceisner at ICAST 2021 in Orlando.
Shimano Curado MGL 150 The newest edition to the tournament-tested lineup, the Curado MGL 150 offers versatility in the lightest Curado to date. The combination of the 150 size pool from MagnumLight Spool enables anglers to fish a variety of lures with greater casting distance and accuracy. Built to handle giants with a rigid Hagane body and durable Cross Carbon Drag the Curado MGL 150 features precise gearing combine with X-Ship MicroModule gearing and SilentTune for an unmatched reeling experience.
MSRP: $199.99
New Shimano Saltwater Fishing Reels WATCH NOW: C.A. Richardson with Flats Class Multi Media Group highlights two new saltwater models from Shimano: Sustain FJ and Spheros. With Game & Fish's Adam Heggenstaller at ICAST 2021 in Orlando.
Abu Garcia Zenon: Light & Sensitive for Finesse Fishing The Zenon is one of the lightest fishing reels made by Abu Garcia . With Abu Garcia's Andrew Wheeler and In-Fisherman's Thomas Allen at ICAST 2021 in Orlando.
Abu Garcia MAX Pro Photo by Scott Bernarde With a 7.1:1 gear ratio, the Pro is the fastest reel in Abu's Max lineup. That speed lets you quickly retrieve slack in your line for improved hooksets. Equipped with oversized co-molded soft touch knobs, the Pro provides long-lasting comfort on marathon days. With durable 7+1 stainless steel bearing and Mag Trax Braking systems, and at a price point even casual anglers can afford.
MSRP: $84.99
Abu Garcia Musky Reels for Big Baits, Big Fish WATCH NOW: The Revo Toro Beast series for day-long musky fishing. With In-Fisherman's Thomas Allen and Abu Garcia's Andrew Wheeler at ICAST 2021 in Orlando.
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