It was another busy year for the 13 Fishing team as they worked to develop several new rods, reels, and lures to show off at ICAST 2022. The brand is well known for its products and innovation. That was highlighted as they unveiled a new rod and reel series from one of the top professional anglers, Gerald Swindle, and several more items that will be of interest to bass anglers.
Meta Rods and Inception G2 Reels
Gerald Swindle, aka the “G-Man,” is one of the most well-known professional bass anglers around. He’s been with 13 Fishing for a short period but has been working tirelessly for the past two years to work on his signature series rods. They’re called Meta and Swindle wanted to make sure they were worthy of having his name on them.
The rods are built with strength in mind and feature Japanese PVG36T rod blanks that are lightweight and feel great in hand. They are available in casting, spinning, and crankbait models and have a split grip design with EVA foam handles and a custom reel seat. There are 14 different models and all of them retail for $149.99.
The Inception G2 reels come in three speeds (5.3:1, 6.6:1, and 7.3:1) and will retail for $150. They have 22-pounds of drag, eight ball bearings, a 6-way braking system, and H.A.M. hardened brass drive gear. They’re full of technology, look great and are priced right.
Inception SLD2 and Modus Baitcast Reels
This new Inception SLD2 reel will retail for $160 and has a magnetic casting control, 6-way braking system, eight bearings, and tons of great technology packed into it. It’s designed for both fresh and saltwater and built for excellent casting and durability.
The Modus comes in three different models: the Modus SZ, Modus TX, and Modus C2. The Modus SZ will retail for $144.99 and has CZB Spool Bearings and 13’s Arrowhead Line Guide System. The Modus TX is a sleek reel designed for the rigors of saltwater fishing that will retail for $109.99. The C2 is a solid aluminum-framed reel with many features from their higher-end reels and will retail for $119.99.
Axum, Aerious, AL13, and Source Spinning Reels
13 Fishing unveiled several new spinning reel options. Each of them is packed with quality features and sleek designs. They are made with several different price ranges in mind.
The Axum is a $155 reel with an ultra-smooth reel with a carbon frame and rotor, brass pinion gear, and nine ball bearings. It has a sealed rotor and saltwater bearings, making it ideal for both fresh and saltwater. The Aerious is a $135 reel that has many of the same features like the Glide Oscillation, CNC Aluminum Drive Gear, Dead Stop Anti-Reverse, and Carbon Frame and Rotor. Both of the new reels are top-quality and the best spinning reels 13 Fishing has ever produced.
Designed for saltwater, the AL13 is beefy and doesn’t feature “wimpy plastic,” as 13 Fishing says. The Source F and Source R are budget reels with plenty of built-in quality features. The Source F retails for under $50 and comes in five sizes. The Source R is a $34.99 spinning reel that is built with its HTS frame.
Power-Slide Topwater and The Trout Swimbait
On the lure side, 13 Fishing added a new topwater bait and trout-imitating swimbait. The Power-Slide looks like every other pencil popper at first glance, but it has a unique shape that allows it to dart and slide more than similar baits. It has a sculpted gill plate, cupped face, and lines that will enable it to move better than any other pencil popper.
Their swimbait is simply called The Trout and it’s a 9-inch, 5.5-ounce bait that looks just like the real thing. It has 3D fins, superb finishes and a wedge tail design that kicks like a live trout.
13 Fishing Rod and Reel Combos
One thing was evident, 13 Fishing put a lot of effort into rod and reel combos and they have quality products for a wide range of budgets. The Ambition is a kids combo that retails for $39.99 to $59.99. There is also Origin F1 and Source F1 ($59.99), Code X ($99.99), and Intent GTS ($129.99). The NX spinning and casting versions are a step up and retail between $99.99 and $139.99 depending on the model.
13 Fishing is a major player in the fishing world and makes top-quality products for everyone. From kids combos to rods and reels designed by and used by the best anglers in the world, they have it all covered. Add in their growing number of lures and 13 Fishing has just about everything you need.
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