Fin-Nor’s first big-game trolling reels surfaced in south Florida in the early 1930s and quickly gained a prime reputation for landing giants. This year, the company has revived those memories with its new Santiago reels ranging from 20- to 80-pound class. All six Santiagos feature one-piece fully machined aluminum frames, a one-piece aluminum spool, machined stainless-steel center shaft, four ceramic/stainless hybrid ball bearings, a push-button-and-dial-release two-speed shift system and a classic gold-anodized finish. The smallest reel, the SA25, weighs 4.22 pounds, carries 600 yards of 20-pound-test, and features 1.75:1 and 4.15:1 gear ratios. The largest, the SA80W, weighs 8.82 pounds, carries 1,000 yards of 80, and has 1.35:1 and 3.07:1 ratios. Retail cost ranges from $579 to $949. Call 800-588-9030 or visit www.finnorfishing.com.
