Big spinning reels part two
The next two big spinning reels I use in the Florida Keys are a bit more upmarket one slightly and the other very. The first is a new reel to the market, tackle company Stingray Tackle saw a gap in the market for a mid ranged sealed reel and were big enough to get it made. The reel the Aqua 80 has the big capacity 380 yds of 20 lb and eight bearings. A sealed 10 washer drag system giving a full 35 lb of drag. A sealed body which all internals are stainless anda lubrication port giving easy maintenance. The line roller is titanium and Teflon again very easy to clean. The massive power handle is direct drive giving you all the power you need. All this is for just $265 I have been using one for two months and is still going strong even on shark.
The next is my own personal big spinning reel an Omoto Severo. I first saw this reel over a year ago and fell in love at first sight just out of this world. The whole reel is cnc machined from aircraft aluminium and a very high line capacity. The drag is of pre set design giving very precise settings and with eleven large washers you get over 44 lb of drag. The reel has 15 bearings and all outer to reel bearings also have seals the main case also has seals so the all stainless internals are in a watertight case. A very sturdy power handle on a solid bar stock gives you all the cranking power you will ever need again with direct drive. All this does not come cheap and at $699 was in the same league as the stellas and torex reels but in my opinion a better reel. One morning while on the net found a shop in Florida with a closing down sale and yes a Severo at less than half price. I have not been disappointed and smile all the time I use this reel even the fish feel scared.
