November 10, 2011 Three Sexy Must-Have Reels Smooth Performer Pinnacle's Performa XT is a great spinning reel for under 100 bucks. Perfect for finesse applications like drop-shotting, the XT's spool is designed to cast the small stuff a football field—and its multi-stack drag system is made for big fish on light line. 20% More Cranking Power The white Stradic is back—and not just for nostalgia's sake. Reel designer Kenichi Lida has built several improvements into the Stradic FJ like the X-Ship system, which utilizes a pinion gear supported by two bearings for 20% more cranking power when fighting big fish. X-Ship was previously only available in Shimano's flagship Stella series, which cost twice as much. Wow! Braid Ready The "MG" in Pflueger Supreme MG stands for magnesium, one of the lightest weight and most durable materials used in fishing reels today. Combine that with a braid-ready double-anodized aluminum spool featuring rubber inserts that grab and prevent braid from slipping and you can say goodbye to mono backing and tape. Yep, this reel should cost more than a Ben Franklin. A spinning reel designed with braid-users in mind. To Fishin' Informer Now! A friend to Fishin' Informer The Knot Wars App Current Articles | Archives | Search terms | privacy I accept the terms & confirm I am at least 21 years old