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With the goal of putting quality in your hand without putting a dent in your wallet, this new reel from Ardent has a high strength aluminum frame with a swept-back aluminum handle and deep-v aluminum spool. A star drag system and a seven ball bearing system lubricated with Ardent’s ‘Reel Butter’ synthetic reel oil rounds out the package. Available in one model which is right hand retrieve, it weighs in at 6.3 oz, and comes with gear ratio of 6.5:1.

ardentoutdoors.com MSRP: $80 USD