These eight conventional reels are true speed freaks, with high gear ratios and even faster line pickups. Reels are listed in alphabetical order.
Accurate BX-600XN
Max Inches Per Turn: 47
Max Gear Ratio: 6.0:1
Line Capacity: 500 yards of 65-pound braid
Max Drag (pounds): 30
Weight (ounces): 24
Price: $489
Alutecnos Albacore 20 Veloce
Max Inches Per Turn: 48
Max Gear Ratio: 6.2:1
Line Capacity: 925 yards of 20-pound mono (Mono capacity listed for kite-fishing)
Max Drag (pounds): 18
Weight (ounces): 29.2
Price: $599
Alutecnos Albacore Gorilla 12V
Max Inches Per Turn: 40
Max Gear Ratio: 6.2:1
Line Capacity: 800 yards of 50-pound braid
Max Drag (pounds): 25
Weight (ounces): 27.5
Price: $639
Fin-Nor Lethal LTL20
Max Inches Per Turn: 48
Max Gear Ratio: 6.1:1
Line Capacity: 540 yards of 65-pound braid
Max Drag (pounds): 35
Weight (ounces): 23.2
Price: $200
Okuma Andros 5S
Max Inches Per Turn: 42.1
Max Gear Ratio: 6.4:1
Line Capacity: 300 yards of 65-pound braid
Max Drag (pounds): 24
Weight (ounces): 14
Price: $250
Okuma Metaloid M-5S
Max Inches Per Turn: 48.4
Max Gear Ratio: 6.4:1
Line Capacity: 400 yards of 50-pound braid
Max Drag (pounds): 24
Weight (ounces): 15.6
Price: $190
PENN Fathom 40NLDHS
Max Inches Per Turn: 60
Max Gear Ratio: 7.1:1
Line Capacity: 565 yards of 80-pound braid
Max Drag (pounds): 40
Weight (ounces): 24.7
Price: $250
Shimano Trinidad 16A
Max Inches Per Turn: 46
Max Gear Ratio: 6.2:1
Line Capacity: 530 yards of 50-pound braid
Max Drag (pounds): 25
Weight (ounces): 19.4
Price: $480
