PENN TIDAL XT 7000/8000 LONG CAST SURF REELS

The Tidal XT 7000/8000 Long Cast Surf Reels are impressively strong and improbably lightweight reels designed with long distance casting at the centre of its world. The reels include a rigid and lightweight body and rotor made from XRC carbon, a durable CNC gear machined from premium metals, and a near impervious sealed drag with HT-100 carbon washers that doesn’t allow a drop of water, dirt or sand inside. It’s the perfect package for the discerning surf caster.

The Rocket Spool Design has been specifically engineered to help make accurate and long distance casting an easy job. This is partly due to Penn’s innovative X-Slow Leveline technology, which allows the reel to achieve more than 50 wraps of line per single spool oscillation. This means you’ll achieve smooth line lay, which helps line fly freely from the spool.

The 9+1 sealed ball bearings contribute to the smooth performance when winding in or playing a fish, while the Quick Drag system allows you to quickly switch between the drag and free spool functions. Meanwhile, the two supplied line reducers can be attached to the spool meaning you’ll never use more line than you need.

■ Strong and durable CNC gear ■ Special spool designed for effortless distance casting ■ Waterproof drag with sealed HT-100 carbon washers

■ X-Slow Leveline spool design

■ 9+1 sealed ball bearings

■ Quick drag to switch between free spool and drag

■ Strong and lightweight XRC body and rotor

■ Aluminium spare spool

■ Two sets of line reducers ■ Available in 7000 or 8000 body sizes

■ RRP £179.99 ■ www.poingdestres.co.uk