With the addition of the Makaira Thrust bearing, the re-designed Alijos 2-Speed Lever Drag reels now reduce side load at heavy drag settings, remaining lightweight, compact-bodied, big fish-stopping machines. Built with 6061-T6 machined aluminum for the ultimate in strength. The 1-piece frame continues around to the non-handle side, the side plate which has a cast control system for precision spool control. The spool bearings are bathed in TSI oil giving it the ultimate in castability and frees spool. The Alijos reels feature a longer 90mm handle harm and oversized T-bar handle knob for great torque and comfort. The clicker mechanism has been reworked to give a louder clicking sound for trolling or dead stick applications. The new 2-speed shifting mechanism has been completely reworked by Okuma giving it the ultimate in shifting. The DFD: Dual Force Drag puts out tremendous drag pressure with its 100% larger drag plates.
The SSE Version are the Alijos Sailfish/Kingfish Reels. They are a single speed, high speed reel that feature 6.4:1 gear ratio and are meant to fish a consistent light drag. With a 5.7lb at strike and 10lb max drag, they are designed for that specific fishery.
- 17-4 grade stainless steel main and pinion gears
- Carbonite Dual Force Drag system with Cal’s drag grease
- Upgraded with Makaira thrust bearing, reduces side load
- 6BB+1TB corrosion resistant stainless-steel bearings
- Spool bearings feature TSI-301 oil for unmatched freespool
- Rigid 1-pcs frame and left sideplate construction
- 6061-T6 machined aluminum frame and sideplates
- Cold forged, Type-II anodized, machined aluminum spool
- Silent retrieve system for ultimate cranking smoothness
- 90mm handle arm, increases cranking leverage/power
- Oversized T-Bar handle on all models, for cranking power
- Lug and plug harness system featured on 12 and 16 sizes
- External adjustable cast control system on left sideplate
- CRC: Corrosion Resistant Coating process
- Alijos reels are backed by a 3-year limited warranty
| # MODEL | BEARINGS | BRAID LINE CAPACITY | GEAR RATIO | LINE CAPACITY | LINE RETRIEVE | MAX DRAG PRESSURE | WEIGHT OZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ-5NII | 6 BB + 1TB | 425/40, 350/50 | 6.4:1 & 3.8:1 | 420/12, 300/15, 250/20 | 42.1" / 24.8" | 24-LBS / 15-LBS | 19.4 |