BRINGING YOURSELF IN SHOULD BE THE HARDEST PART.

Aluminum Construction

The body and side cover of the GSW Series are precision die-cast from a special corrosion-resistant aluminum, then anodized and painted with a multi-step process to further protect it from saltwater damage. The rotor on the larger 6000 and 8000 sizes are also aluminum die-cast to prevent any flex under higher drag settings with heavier lines.

IPX5 WATER-RESISTANT DESIGN

Seals located at critical points on the body and spool insure that both gearbox and drag system stay saltwater free. With IPX5 sealing, critical components remain protected from boat spray or wash downs at the dock, insuring your reel is always in top shape and battle-ready. Its sealed drag system keeps saltwater out so your drag is at peak performance when it matters most.

BRAID-READY FORGED SPOOL

A one-piece, forged aluminum spool is machined and hard anodized. This highly skeletonized design minimizes weight, while maintaining strength. A braid band allows the use of braid tied directly to the spool without the need for backing. A unique spool lip design maximizes casting distance by minimizing line contact during the cast.

No doubt about it, Mother Ocean is one tough mother. That’s why the GSW Saltwater Series is designed to keep her corrosive tendencies out, and dependability in. Every component in every reel is engineered to withstand the harshest saltwater conditions on earth and dependability when it counts.

• Corrosioin resistant aluminum alloy die-cast body and side cover

• Aluminum die-cast rotor on 6000 & 8000 size

• 6 + 1 shielded stainless steel bearing system

• Forged aluminum spool with braid band

• Custom designed aluminum handle with oversized power knob

• Multi-stack carbon fiber drag / stainless steel drag system

• Precision hobbed hard brass pinion and die-cast drive gear

• S-Curve Slow oscillation system

• Oversized paddle knob on 3000 / 4000 sizes

• Round power knob on 6000 / 8000 sizes

• Designed with an IPX5 water-resistance rating

Carbon Fiber Drag

Features friction washers made from woven carbon fiber, which is virtually impervious to wear. The drag stack is sealed to prevent saltwater intrusion from affecting performance. Multiple carbon and stainless steel washers provide a wide drag range with higher lockdowns for use with heavier braids. The 6000 and 8000 sizes contain an additional oversized carbon washer on the rear of the spool that increases drag performance and heat dissipation with larger fish.