Sevin Report
When it comes to casting reels, bass and multispecies freshwater anglers prioritize castability, adjustability, smooth operation, comfort, and steadfast reliability. Two years into SEVIIN Reels’ launch, the St. Croix-owned reel brand has added the GX Series.
“For 2026, SEVIIN’s elite-level GX Series is complete with six all-new GX Series Casting reels,” says SEVIIN Product Manager, Robert Woods. “These new aluminum GX casting reels join our premium GX Series spinning reels to give premium-performance anglers the no-compromises reels they want at a competitively favorable price.”
SEVIIN’s all-new GX Series of casting reels consists of six models in three available gear ratios – 6.6:1, 7.3:1, and 8.1:1 – with right-hand and left-hand retrieve configurations.
Woods says GX starts with a slightly narrower and shorter body wrapped around an aluminum 150-size frame. An aluminum gear-side cover plate adds to GX’s supreme durability and rigidity. “These lightweight and totally rigid structural components completely isolate GX’s aluminum drive gear and brass pinion gear,” says Woods. “That means zero flex and zero felt torque, even under the heaviest drag settings and loads. 9+1 stainless steel bearings make GX’s operation feel effortless.”
GX performance continues with SEVIIN’s strong and buttery smooth multi-stack carbon fiber/stainless-steel drag stack, delivering 13 to 21 pounds of lockdown power, depending on model.
SEVIIN’s proven, dual magnetic and centrifugal braking system works with premium Japanese spool bearings and precision spool-tensioner to deliver a dramatic range of adjustability. “Our design ensures maximum casting distance and spool control are obtained in any conditions,” Woods says. “As with our GS Series casting reels, GX’s spool-tension knob is highly adjustable and works with the reel’s magnetic cast control to fine-tune casting performance with any specific combination of lure weight, line type, and wind conditions. But GX’s centrifugal brake adds a third level of adjustment that excels at mitigating backlash at the beginning of the cast – especially when casting in intense winds or skipping or flipping. The centrifugal brake has a simple control dial housed beneath the cover plate – which stays attached – so there are no small parts to adjust and nothing that can fall off of the reel. The result of this three-phase casting adjustability is supreme performance in any conditions, all designed with complete simplicity and ease of use for anglers.”
Other premium, angler-friendly features on new-for-2026 GX Series casting reels include an extra-thick 95mm carbon fiber handle with integrated hook keepers, skeletonized aluminum spools with variable depths optimized by model, and sizzling GX-family aesthetics featuring elegant silver over blue and red anodized accents for a beautiful look on any rod.
SEVIIN GX Series Casting Reel Features
- Lightweight & rigid one-piece 150-size aluminum frame with aluminum gear-side cover
- Composite palm-side cover and front facia
- Custom-designed 95-mm carbon fiber handle with integrated hook keepers and soft-touch paddle grips
- 9 + 1 stainless-steel bearing system with Japanese spool bearings
- Variable-depth 34-mm lightweight and ported forged-aluminum spools, optimized by model
- Strong multi-stack carbon fiber / stainless-steel drag system
- Highly adjustable, dual magnetic / centrifugal braking system
- Aluminum drive gear and brass pinion gear for maximum longevity with exceptional feel
- One-year warranty backed by no-questions-asked accelerated replacement program
- Designed in Park Falls, Wisconsin, U.S.A.
- Retail price $220
SEVIIN GX Series Casting Reel Models
- GXC166-R – RH retrieve, 6.6:1 gear ratio (28”/turn), line cap. 150 yds/12-lb mono (110 yds/40-lb braid), 21 lbs. max drag, 7.2 oz. / Retail $220
- GXC166-L – LH retrieve, 6.6:1 gear ratio (28”/turn), line cap. 150 yds/12-lb mono (110 yds/40-lb braid), 21 lbs. max drag, 7.2 oz. / Retail $220
- GXC173-R – RH retrieve, 7.3:1 gear ratio (31”/turn), line cap. 135 yds/12-lb mono (105 yds/40-lb braid), 18 lbs. max drag, 7.2 oz. / Retail $220
- GXC173-L – LH retrieve, 7.3:1 gear ratio (31”/turn), line cap. 135 yds/12-lb mono (105 yds/40-lb braid), 18 lbs. max drag, 7.2 oz. / Retail $220
- GXC181-R – RH retrieve, 8.1:1 gear ratio (34”/turn), line cap. 105 yds/12-lb mono (95 yds/40-lb braid), 13 lbs. max drag, 7.2 oz. / Retail $220
- GXC181-L – LH retrieve, 8.1:1 gear ratio (34”/turn), line cap. 105 yds/12-lb mono (95 yds/40-lb braid), 13 lbs. max drag, 7.2 oz. / Retail $220
Each one backed, of course, by SEVIIN angler service and a one-year no-questions-asked guarantee.