Okuma Makaira SEA (Yellowfin Tuna Limited Edition)
Okuma’s Makaira SEA two-speed lever drag returns in a limited Yellowfin Tuna edition, finished in anodizing inspired by the fish and built on a machined 6061-T6 aluminum frame with helical-cut gearing and a Carbonite drag. For Northeast crews chasing bluefin, it’s a big-game reel with the drag and gearing to match; a portion of proceeds supports The Billfish Foundation.
Quantum Exceed
Quantum bills the Exceed as the first spinning reel with a Cerakote coating for corrosion resistance, paired with an aluminum body and sideplates, SEALOQ IPX8 sealing, and a carbon drag. Built for the punishment of inshore saltwater, it’s suited to Northeast striped bass and fluke duty.
Shimano Ocea Jigger CT
Engineered for precise offshore jigging, the standout feature of this reel is a vertical LCD screen that delivers instant, accurate depth readings eliminating the guesswork of traditional metered line and keeping presentations locked in the strike zone for mid-column bluefin. Powered by InfinityDrive technology for smooth, high-torque winding under heavy load, and finished with SilentDrive and MicroModule gearing for Shimano’s signature silky retrieve, the Ocea Jigger CT is built to perform when conditions get demanding.
Seviin Nautrex
The Nautrex Graphite Chassis on Seviin’s new $100 saltwater reel features a unique polymer structure that delivers exceptional stiffness and strength while keeping overall weight low. Strategic gasketing helps protect critical internal components from saltwater intrusion and freshwater rinsing, extending performance in demanding coastal environments.
Tsunami Forged
An all-metal body and rotor with an IPX7-rated sealed system and 16 internal seals that keep water, salt, sand, and debris out of the critical components of the new Forged Spinning Reel. Driving it are a sealed Hammer drag and Tsunami’s brass B-Drive gearing, with sealed stainless steel bearings and an anodized, braid-ready aluminum spool.
Daiwa BG SW
Daiwa’s new BG SW honors and improves upon the ultimate work-horse foundation of its predecessors. With the oversize Powerdrive Digigear and Powerdrive Rotor, the updated BG has more cranking power and durability, improving performance in heavy saltwater use, along with a gasket sealed waterproof frame. Additionally, the new Egg-Shape power knob increases leverage and offers a comfortable grip.