X-Series XL MAX
The XL MAX is the most capable reel in the X-Series. Matched to an 8- or 9-weight rod, it covers the largest freshwater species and extends into light saltwater fishing—redfish, bonefish, and smaller tarpon—without requiring a step up in reel family. If you fish big water, heavy lines, or want one reel that handles both environments, this is where the X-Series finishes. Machined in Miami. Built to last.
Best For Large Freshwater & Light Saltwater
X-Series XL MAX
Obsessively engineered.
The standard exists because we set it. Built in Miami to a level the industry is still chasing.
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XCT Drag
Carbon fiber and Teflon sealed drag system. Oversize, textured knob adjusts easily in slimy, wet, or cold conditions.
Giga Arbor
Fast line pickup and faster backing drying. Larger arbor diameter means more line per handle turn, less line memory, more control.
Dual Palming Rim
Better hand control during the fight. Rear palming rim also protects the spool from impact damage.
Open-Frame Design
Engineered for lightness, strength, and spool protection. Machined in Miami, USA.
Carbon fiber and Teflon. Smooth drag built for light lines.
The XCT Drag System
The XCT drag combines carbon fiber and Teflon discs to deliver consistent, friction-free resistance at light drag settings where it matters most. At 3 and 4 weight line classes, startup inertia -- the sudden jerk when a fish first runs -- is the most common cause of broken tippets. The XCT eliminates that. Drag engages instantly and releases line without hesitation, giving you smooth, predictable control from the first run to the last.
What It Is
Carbon fiber and Teflon disc drag system, sealed against water and debris. Tuned for light to medium drag settings with consistent performance across the full adjustment range.
What It Means on the Water
Set your drag before you fish and trust it. No startup jerk, no tippet-popping surprises. Smooth engagement from the moment a fish takes line, whether that's a 10-inch brookie or your first fish ever.
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