Fin-Nor introduces a levelwind reel for lighter line applications and a new sailfish rod
 

Introduction: This year at ICAST the saltwater powerhouse that is Fin-Nor introduced new products for offshore fishing designed by seasoned big game anglers. This season new levelwind reels join the Offshore Casting series reels and a sailfish specific rod is also debuted.

Introducing the new Fin-Nor Offshore Star Drag Levelwind

Offshore Star Drag Levelwind: Just one year ago we were first introduced to the Fin-Nor Offshore Casting reels. This year Fin-Nor adds additional models that include a convenient levelwind to make fishing easier for those times that having this option simply makes sense.

Not only does the Offshore Stardrag conventional reel have a levelwind but it is also designed smaller, lighter, and stronger. According to Ray More of Fin-Nor, he explained to us that they compared this new reel to their competitors and they are almost 20 percent smaller in size but still holds the same amount of line. They accomplished this by designing the frame around the spool.

Twenty percent smaller in size but still holds the same amount of line as some of its competitors

Though the Fin-Nor reel is small in size, it makes use of oversized components to ensure the preeminent performance when fishing for big game. The frame and sidecovers are all diecast aluminum and the reel features a large stainless steel main gear and brass pinion gear for greater toughness. The Offshore Star Drag Levelwind houses five double shielded stainless steel bearings and a sealed clutch bearing. The levelwind utilizes an oversized worm shaft and features a cross-wrap design to facilitate better superline management. In addition the reel features an oversized 11 disc, multi-stack stainless and carbon fiber system that produces a powerful yet smooth drag force.

Smaller profile but built with tough oversized components

There are three models of this new Offshore Star Drag Levelwind conventional reel and they all have a gear ratio of 4.3:1. The 16 size will retail for $199.95, 20 size for $209.95, and 30 size for $219.95.

The family of Offshore Drag Star conventional reels

PowerLite Sailfish Rods: The PowerLite series gets a few additions this year but we wanted to highlight the most exciting one, the PowerLite Sailfish rods. This rod was designed by Robert Trosset, who has received a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004 from IGFA and is also a full time offshore guide out of Key West, Florida. 

The PowerLite family grows with the new addition of the Sailfish model

The PowerLite Sailfish rods are developed to have the proper attributes for this specific fish, and not only is the rod good for trolling, the 7'3" spinning or casting rod is made this length so it can double as a rod for casting bait at a surfacing sailfish.

The four Sailfish models make use of the Fuji DPHS reel seat

The PowerLite rod series features innovative blank construction that combines overlapping layers of strong, flexible glass with lightweight, high-modulus graphite. The result is a remarkably thin-diameter rod with incredible lifting power, making PowerLite a good choice for big game, star drag, and lightweight lever action and spinning reels. The Fin-Nor PowerLite Sailfish rods will retail for about $219.95.

The rod is constructed with a combination of glass and graphite