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PRESTON INNOVATIONS CENTRIS NT REELS RRP: £154.99

MORE than two years of development have gone into the production of the new Centris NT reels from Preston Innovations. Here are five reasons you should consider investing in one, if not more of them… There are three body sizes available – 320 (£154.99), 420 (£159.99) and 520 (£164.99) – which cover every possible match fishing scenario. In a classy black and red livery, they all have a spare spool and quick-change double or single handles. And the list of technical features doesn’t end there. The NiTi bail-arm always returns to its correct shape meaning no more bent bail arms when storing rods ready-made in holdalls. To that, you can add a titanium shaft, full aluminium body, titanium carbon rotor and super-smooth Power Drive retrieve. Super-slow oscillation results in faultless line-lay, while multi-washers make the micro adjustable front drag incredibly smooth and precise. Push-button release enables you to change spools in an instant, and each spool has two line clips as standard, making fishing two lines incredibly simple and accurate. All reels have a 5:1 gear ratio to enhance the winding power, and seven bearings.