Gear Review: SEVIIN GX Spinning Reel

WHAT IS IT?

SEVIIN GX Spinning Reel

WHAT SETS IT APART?

Available in five sizes from 750 to 3000 with right and lefthand models, the SEVIIN GX Series spinning reels share several traits with the GS family of spinning reels, but weight-trimming features like carbon bodies, side plates and rotors elevate this design while maximizing rigidity and durability. Skeletonized spools and rotors, along with a one-piece titanium bail, further reduce weight without sacrificing fail-safe dependability. Other key features include a micro-adjustable drag-knob, 10 + 1 stainless steel bearing system, and forged and anodized aluminum spool with braid band.

HOW DO I USE IT?

Packed with premium features and backed by the renowned reputation for quality and craftsmanship inherent to St. Croix’s seven (“SEVIIN,” wink) decades of rod building, the new GX Series spinning reel delivers all the performance, comfort and reliability you’d expect from a product founded in the Schluter family’s commitment to quality and customer service. Designed with the intention of providing a lightweight reel with elite level performance, the SEVIIN GX Series reels come with a one-year warranty backed by a no-questions-asked accelerated replacement program.

HOW MUCH?

$190

MORE INFORMATION:

SEVIINreels.com

ANGLER’S INSIGHT:

Boasting a wide range of applications, from traditional finesse tactics to power fishing, the SEVIIN GX Series addresses one of the most important elements of spinning reels — line maintenance. Without belaboring the point, lots of funky things can happen when wrapping line on an open face reel, but this reel’s S-Curve slow oscillation feature evenly stacks line for longer casts and trouble-free operation, regardless of line size. SEVIIN accomplishes this with an internal support guide that ensures consistent up-and-down spool oscillation.