The Angler's Roost

Manufactured exclusively for A.R.E., these reels have a modified internal design. As a Result of modern day materials and a superior manufacturing process, they will Outperform the originals in every respect. The Hardened Brass machined frames are highly polished.The thickness has been increased by 1 MIL.They are then Double Chrome Plated to a hard high gloss finish. The spools are aluminum, and are Polished and chrome plated as well. There are no sharp or un-finished edges. The black Matte Finish side plates are made of a space age nylon material. The handle is a polished Exotic Hardwood.The click/pawl drag is smooth and firm. It is not overly hard. The reel can be wound with either hand effectively. The oil cap has decorative knurling that allows a good grip. It serves a dual purpose. Besides being an oil cap cover for lubrication, it has a nylon cup behind it that covers the end of the axle. The cup can be tightened down to gain additional drag on the spool. It is very effective. The rims will not dent easily and The side plates will not crack or chip.The reel foot does not have to be altered to fit most modern day reel seats, but there may be times when a slight modification/alteration may be necessary to fit the reel seat. Each reel is hand assembled and goes through numerous quality control inspections. Look at the pictures carefully. If you have any questions please write me.The Reel is 3 1/8th inches in diameter and has a 1 1/4 inch wide spool width. It will hold a 7 wt. line and probably 150 yards of backing or more depending on the # test and the diameter. The reel will stand up well for Salt Water use.