MA stands for maximum arbor which translates to faster line pickup and minimum line coil.

These beautifully reels are fully machined with multiple lightening ports to remove excess material without compromising strength. These reels incorporate our proven cork-on-teflon disk drag system. The result is an ultra-light reel with work horse stopping power.

These reels are designed for fresh or saltwater to equip you to tame monster fish. This is the perfect "crossover" reel to use for your freshwater forays as well as your saltwater sojourns. The wide arbor and cork-on-teflon drag will be there when you need high performance from tackle busting behemoths. We suggest the 5/6 if your only fishing fresh water. If you want a reel to use for steelhead, bonefish, permit, and small

Includes a reel pouch.

Note: Capacities listed are for 20# braided dacron backing. Capacities at least doubled for 30# Ultra type backings such as Gel-Spun or Tuf-Line

All Elkhorn reels are fully machine-cut from aircraft-quality T6 aluminum billet stock for supreme strength and maximum corrosion resistance. Low inertia drag systems result in minimum startup resistance.

Precision ball bearings glide over a polished chromium alloy spindle to create the silky smooth drag and retrieve that our reels have built their reputation upon. There are no other machined reels that compete with an Elkhorn, guaranteed.