Responding to tremendous angler demand, the tournament-driven Helio baitcast reel family has been upgraded for 2013, now including a larger gear box, high speed 7.3:1 gear ratio and models in both right hand and left hand retrieve. Building upon a base of superior components that include an aluminum gear system, ABEC-5 spool bearing and full Carbonite drag system, new Helios models include both right-and left-side aluminum side plates for rugged durability, while maintaining an incredibly lean 6.3 ounces of total weight.
Features:
- ALC: Rigid diecast aluminum frame and sideplates
- CRC: Corrosion-Resistant Coating process
- A6061-T6 machined aluminum, anodized spool
- Heavy duty, aluminum gears and shafts
- Multi-disc carbonite drag system
- Micro-click drag star for precise drag settings
- 8BB+1RB stainless steel bearing drive system
- Precision Japanese ABEC-5 spool bearings
- Quick-Set anti-reverse roller bearing
- New light weight 7-position Velocity Control system
- Ergonomic handle design allows cranking closer to body
- Easy change left side plate access port
- Lightweight at only 6.3 oz.
- Zirconium line guide inserts for use with braided line
Specifications:
- Retrieval: Left Hand
- Gear Ratio: 7.3:1
- Bearings: 8BB + 1RB
- Weight: 6.3 oz
- Line Retrieve: 31.5"
- Max Drag Pressure: 14 lbs
- Monofilament Line Capacity Diameter (In/mm): 160/10 (0.29), 130/12 (0.33), 95/14 (0.37)
- Frame: AL
- Right Sideplate: AL
- Left Sideplate: AL
- Spool: AL
Features:
- ALC: Rigid diecast aluminum frame and sideplates
- CRC: Corrosion-Resistant Coating process
- A6061-T6 machined aluminum, anodized spool
- Heavy duty, aluminum gears and shafts
- Multi-disc carbonite drag system
- Micro-click drag star for precise drag settings
- 8BB+1RB stainless steel bearing drive system
- Precision Japanese ABEC-5 spool bearings
- Quick-Set anti-reverse roller bearing
- New light weight 7-position Velocity Control system
- Ergonomic handle design allows cranking closer to body
- Easy change left side plate access port
- Lightweight at only 6.3 oz.
- Zirconium line guide inserts for use with braided line
Specifications:
- Retrieval: Left Hand
- Gear Ratio: 7.3:1
- Bearings: 8BB + 1RB
- Weight: 6.3 oz
- Line Retrieve: 31.5"
- Max Drag Pressure: 14 lbs
- Monofilament Line Capacity Diameter (In/mm): 160/10 (0.29), 130/12 (0.33), 95/14 (0.37)
- Frame: AL
- Right Sideplate: AL
- Left Sideplate: AL
- Spool: AL