ICAST 2011 | Ardent Reels Edge Series Baitcasters with DTT
Posted by Jason Sealock on Thu, Jul 14, 2011 @ 03:25 PM
Ardent Reels announced their new line of reels called the Edge Series. The series features five reels -- the Edge Elite, Edge Tour, Edge Inshore, Edge Pro and the Edge Tournament Reel. All five reels feature the new Drag Tracking Technology.
Basically with this technology Ardent has given the line guide freedom to move when fish are pulling line back out of the reel and the drag is engaged. What this does is eliminate varying drag pressure and pinch points where the line comes off the reel at sharp angles to the guide roller. Because the guide follows the line on the spool the guide is even and smooth throughout a fight with fish.
The Edge Elite features 12 ball bearings, Carbon Fiber handle, 6.5 or 7.2 to 1 gear ratios, a triple-bearing spool and an aluminum frame and handle cover. The reel weighs 8.7 ounces. The Tour model has 10 ball bearings, double bearing spool and all the same features as the Elite. The Inshore and Pro both feature 8 ball bearings, steel and aluminum handles respectively and double bearing aluminum spools. The Edge Tournament reel features 6 ball bearings, aluminum frame and handle cover, double bearing spool and weighs 8.4 ounces.
The price points will vary from depending on which model you choose.
Tournament- $149.99
Pro- $199.99
Inshore Pro-$229.99
Tour-$269.99
Elite-$329.99