A sampling of some of the enticing reels in exhibitors¡¯ booths at the 2019 ICAST show
Perhaps nothing in an angler¡¯s tackle and gear arsenal is more near and dear to him than his reels. Probably no gear causes us to agonize more over our choices than when we¡¯re considering a new reel, so a look at this sampling should be of keen interest. The trend this year seems to be smaller, stronger and smoother, as you¡¯ll note in most of these 11 new reels shown at this year¡¯s ICAST show. (Prices may have been rounded by pennies.)
Accurate's recent addition of Tern star-drag reels to its lineup proved so popular, the manufacturer introduced at ICAST its 600 and new 500 sizes. The Tern is the first reel to feature a twin star drag, using stainless-steel and carbon-fiber drag washers on each side of the main gear. Terns are made from 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum and, inside, boast heat-treated steel gears and gear shaft. Retrieve ratios range from 4.7- to 6-to-1. Expect more than 30 pounds of max drag.
