MERISUOLA Fly Reel Merisuola reel's stunning look fused with XLB reel's bomb proof & powerfull brake. The brake mechanism has been used for over 20 years with countless huge fish under its belt and now it's mounted on this sturdy but beautiful reel family. On these reels this proven brake mechanism is better sealed than in its predecessors. These bigger reels are aimed at heavy salmon and saltwater use. The brake power increases within 2,5 rounds, giving you an impressive 8kg maximum force. The waterproofing utilises axel seals from German Ina and all bearings are from Japan. Merisuola 7-8 has the same large-arbour design and brake system as the XO 7-8 however we have increased the brake power and capacity for this Saltwater version of the XO reel. Merisuola 89 is a NEW additional size to the XO Merisuola reel family. The 8/9 is the ideal size reel for heavier single hand rods and Switch rods. With thin backing and monofilament running line it has enough capacity even for smaller double handers. The brake system is a slightly tamed version of the bigger and more brutal 9/10 & 10/12 reels allowing us to make the ideal weight reel for the purpose with big enough maximum brake force. The reel's frame and spool are machined elegantly thin for weight reduction but the "wine glass look" construction itself makes this reel super rigid VMSR78 #7-8 Weight 135 g Capacity WF8 + 200 m 36 lb Dacspun-backing. VMSR89 #8-9 Weight 160 g Capacity WF9 + 130 m 30 lb backing. VMSR910 #9-10 Weight 258 g Capacity WF10 + 240 m 50 lb Dacspun-backing. VMSR1012 #10-12 Weight 269 g Capacity WF12 + 300 m 50 lb Dacspun-backing.