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Jack Charlton announced today the introduction of a new series of Saltwater fly reels. The new MAKO reels are available in 4 different sizes and 5 versions. Most reels have a choice of two spools. Each spool is laser engraved with it’s  model and line capacities. The Model 9500 is a 4” diameter that accommodates line weights 8-10 with the standard spool and a shallow spool for  8 wt. only. The 9550 is a 4 ½ “ diameter reels with spools for both 8-10 and 10-12 wt. lines. The 9600 is 5” in diameter designed to mount 12-15 wt. lines. The 9700B (Bluewater) is a whopping 5 ½” diameter designed to provide maximum retrieve rates on the largest big game. The 9700S (Spey) is modeled after the “B” model except with the a drag system more appropriate for Spey fishing, a lighter overall weight and more voluminous spools for the largest Spey lines. All reels continue the Jack Charlton design features of the legendary Signature Series reels; fully sealed with o-rings and proprietary carbon impregnated Teflon lip seals, oversized calibrated drag knobs with one turn stop to stop providing the full range of drag, multi-disk full contact carbon fiber drag system utilizing “button technology” to eliminate start-up friction, “taperloc” quick change spools and a 3 ball bearing spindle assembly. The new reels are produced to the highest machining standards and the polish and finish is second to none. Anodized finishes for all models are available in solid Platinum, Gold or Black or the choice of multi-colored variations of each. Solid Black reels are available only in Type III Hard anodize providing an incredibly durable porcelain like finish. These are superior  saltwater performers destined to take the largest inshore and offshore species yet priced competitively with today’s better reels. Distribution for the new reels is thru a limited number of quality dealers nation-wide or thru the MAKO e-commerce site at www.makoreels.com.