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Arbor XL 6/7/8

Arbor XL 6/7/8

Regular price $475.00
Regular price Sale price $475.00

The ARBOR XL is built for taming fast fish that are as likely to come straight at you as they are to run away--be it a Henry's Fork rainbow, a South Andros bonefish, a chrome bright Bristol Bay silver, or anything in between. These technical reels feature an all-new extra-large arbor for ultra-fast line retrieval and a narrow spool that makes level-winding effortless. For those looking to gain every advantage in the most critical of situations, the ARBOR XL is almost like cheating.

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  • Model:
    ARBOR XL 6/7/8
  • Color:
    Slate
  • Diameter:
    4 1/2in
  • Weight:
    6 1/2oz
  • Capacity:
    WF8 + 200yds/20lb
  • Width:
    1 1/4in
  • SKU:
    32-6400R67801
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ARBOR XL

Overview

The ARBOR XL is built for taming fast fish that are as likely to come straight at you as they are to run away—be it a Henry's Fork rainbow, a South Andros bonefish, a chrome bright Bristol Bay silver, or anything in between. These technical reels feature an all-new extra-large arbor for ultra-fast line retrieval and a narrow spool that makes level-winding effortless. For those looking to gain every advantage in the most critical of situations, the ARBOR XL is almost like cheating.

Featuring our tried-and-true Sealed Carbon System drag package tuned for optimum performance in each size class and a one revolution drag knob for reliable and repeatable pressure, the fully-machined ARBOR XL brings tested performance to an upgraded package for the most demanding of anglers. Available in two sizes: 4/5/6 and 6/7/8.

ARBOR XL

Features

ARBOR XL

Details

SCS Drag

One Revolution Drag Knob with 20 numbers and 39 detented settings

Ultra-Large arbor for the fastest line pick-up

Narrow spool for intuitive level-winding

Concave, ported arbor for greater strength and capacity

Fully machined 6061-T6 aerospace grade aluminum

Cold forged and tempered for superior strength and rigidity

Hard anodized for surface protection and corrosion resistance

Ergonomic handle

Easy conversion from left- to right-hand retrieve

Neoprene and embroidered ballistic nylon reel case

Colors: Frost and Slate

Overall rating: 4.9772725 / 5 from 44 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Arbor XL 6/7/8 is highly praised for its smooth drag, quality reel, and slim design that enhances backing capacity and speed pick up.

Summary topics

  • Drag Performance: 35%
  • Reel Quality: 60%
  • Design Features: 13%

Review topics: ["size","weight","shipping","reel","design","capacity","drag","line","spool","fish","arbor","backing","retrieve"].

Review highlights

  • "The overall weight is light thanks to generous porting yet still remains a strong robust design."Richard B.
  • "The sealed drag is also very nice with no maintenance."DanD
  • "This is my new favorite reel picks up line very quick Great drag highly recommended"Erick R.

Reviews

Drag system freezes below 32 degrees

"Nice reel with good drag. Not for Great Lakes winter fishing."

Chris (5/5)

Arbor XL REEL

"Looks and feels great. Quick shipping and can’t wait to use it."

Mike M. (5/5)

Smoooooth!

"This is the smoothest reel ever. The large, narrow arbor makes the line lay nice. The big wheel for drag is very easy to adjust the drag. Nicely done, Sage!"

Arthur G. (5/5)

Fabulous reel. Very strong and

"Fabulous reel. Very strong and light weight!"

Mark P. (5/5)

Guide Thoughts

"Love the retrieval rate on this reel use it for bone fish and larger lake run browns in the fall! Aesthetically beautiful and mechanically bomber!!"

Ryan N. (5/5)

Excellent quality and finish.

"Excellent quality and finish."

Ian M. (5/5)

Great reel!

"Great reel!"

Harry M. (5/5)

Arbor XL 6/7/8

"Great reel!"

Anton K. (5/5)

Great reel!

"Love this real it’s picks up line great, has a super nice smooth drag, and is light !"

Eric D. (5/5)

It’s a solid reel, and

"It’s a solid reel, and has roped many steelhead!"

Jesse R. (5/5)

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