THE REEL:

The Alijos 2-Speed Lever Drag is a lightweight, compact bodied, big fish stopping machine.  Built with 6061-T6 machined aluminum for the ultimate in strength.  The 1-piece frame continues around to the non-handle side, 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 Alijos Lever Drag Reels will be available in 6 different variations and sizes.  There will be a 5 narrow, 5 standard, 12 narrow high speed, 12 standard, 12 high speed and a 16 standard.  All of the high-speed reels will feature a 6.4:1 gear ratio with the standard putting out 4.7:1 on the 12 and 4.3:1 on the 16. All Alijos reels are constructed with 17-4 Stainless steel spur cut gears for all-day smoothness.

THE ROD:

Utilising the ultimate in new rod building technology, the Kotare range of slow jig rods has something to suit every lure fisherman’s needs. The ground-breaking 46T graphite blanks are incredibly lightweight and sensitive, while the new UMR technology reduces the risk of breakages often associated with high-modulus carbon rods. Designed by New Zealand fishermen for New Zealand conditions, each rod is built to suit the various types of lures that are commonly used in our waters. Whether sliders, inchikus or slow pitch jigs are your weapon of choice there is a rod in the Kotare range built for that purpose.

• Super high-modulus 46T carbon blank

• Ultra Matrix Reinforcement to increase durability

• ALPS carbon fibre reel seat

• ALPS SiC Guides

• Super lightweight and responsive

• Actions tailored specifically to different types of slow jigs