PARK FALLS, WIS. 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 and operated reel brand has delivered anglers all of this – plus exceptional value – in its highly successful GF and GS casting reels. The reviews from anglers are in… and they speak volumes.

“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

Designed and tested for peak performance and unrelenting reliability in the one-of-a-kind SEVIIN laboratory in Park Falls, Wisconsin, new GX Series casting reels are precision-crafted to deliver bass and freshwater multispecies anglers premium, elite-level, no-compromise performance at a favorable retail price of just $220. Each one backed, of course, by SEVIIN angler service and a one-year no-questions-asked guarantee.

New SEVIIN GX Series Casting reels will be unveiled at ICAST 2025 later this month in Booth #2223 and in the Freshwater Reel category of the ICAST 2025 New Product Showcase. They’ll be available for purchase at SEVIIN dealers worldwide and online at seviinreels.com in December of 2025.

About SEVIIN Reels
Wherever and however you fish, the reel in your hand should help create better experiences. Born from St. Croix Rod’s seven decades of design and manufacturing expertise, industry-leading customer service, and unbroken private ownership by the Schluter family dating back to 1977, SEVIIN reels are meticulously engineered and purpose-built to help anglers conquer every species on every piece of water on the planet. SEVIIN focuses on reels and reels only, designing and marketing products that improve the angling experience, regardless of the rods anglers choose. Seven seas, seven continents, seven days a week, SEVIIN reels are fueled by a collective love of fishing surpassed only by our passionate desire to deliver the most reliable reels on the water. The St. Croix Family of Brands includes St. Croix Rod, SEVIIN Reels, St. Croix Fly, and RodGeeks.