Tackle Tuesday… Akios Reels

This entry was posted on 14th January, 2014

Akios Reels Review

Akios is new and forward thinking company based in the UK.

It has been developed with some key values and goals to succeed in the global market place where anglers demand new, innovative and durable fishing tackle. Quality is of ultimate importance in today’s market, along with durability and functionality and it’s in these areas where Akios have really concentrated their efforts. With its carefully selected Japanese and Taiwanese design engineers and manufacturing partners they have developed a compact range of highly desirable reels. Precision, quality and performance are the three main factors in there reel design and judging from the feedback we have received so far, they are well on the way to succeeding what they set out to achieve.

Akios, translated from Japanese into English simply means ‘New Beginnings’ or ‘New Life’ and this is exactly what Akios became for it’s creator Simon Bradbury.

Simon wrote… ‘After being made redundant from my former position within the world's largest fishing tackle company, where I was responsible amongst other products for bait casting/multiplier reels. I have over 33 years experience in the fishing tackle industry and therefore have a wealth of knowledge and understanding in this field. As a keen angler myself, I also acknowledge the importance of developing the right products that the angler wants. I have worked with many influential anglers, gaining a wide and varied input from the industry’s top professionals to complete and deliver the precision range of AKIOS reels today.’

Akios has begun its journey into the fishing tackle market and we are very confident it will gain a high respect and many admirers, along the way. We are confident you will be impressed by the products quality, specification and performance added with superb value for money, this new reel series offers the market!



Here’s a few of the Akios Reels that really caught our eye…

Akios Sportcast S-Line

The S-Line series has been especially designed to suit the world of beach and boat fishing that requires absolute precision and finest tolerances to enable to cast, brake and retrieve the lead and baits of the angler. Exceptional quality gives unrivalled value for money.

The S-line range includes six different types of multiplier reels, with something for the surf caster, rock fisherman and boat angler, including multipliers with level winds and without.

Manufactured using machined brass gears, brass anti-corrosion chromed side plates, stainless steel ball bearings and a carbon multi disc drag system, they feature some of the most advanced components available.

Starting at just £99.99 they also offer exceptional value for money.

Features:

- Weight: 19oz/757 model, 16.5/656 models - Gear Ratio: 4.3:1/757 model, 5.3:1/656 model - 2 Stainless steel ball bearings in the spool - Anti-reverse bearing - Carbon Multi Disc Drag System for optimal drag performance - Brass anti-corrosion chromed side plates - Machined brass gears - Synchronized Level-Wind (CS model only) - Stainless steel power handle - Corrosion resistant instant - Line out alarm - High torque winding power - MAG/centrifugal brake system - Open top CT frame (CT model only) - Dual anti reverse feature

View The Full Range Of Akios Sportcast S-Line Multipliers



Akios Sportcast Shuttle

The Akios Sportscast Shuttle Series of reels are the ultimate high quality casting and boat reels. Produced from top quality materials with a precision engineering process, they offer the added edge, delivering top performance in the demanding world of fishing and casting.

The Shuttle range includes five different types of multiplier reels, with something for the surf caster, rock fisherman and boat angler, including multipliers with level winds and without.

Once again like its brother the S-line, the Shuttle range also manufactured using machined brass gears, brass anti-corrosion chromed side plates, stainless steel ball bearings and a carbon multi disc drag system, and they feature some of the most advanced components available.

Starting at just £199.99 they are the next step up from the S-line range and are the real jewel in the crown of the Akios Multiplier range.

Features:

- One piece extruded level wind cage - New larger spindle to prevent spool distortion - Aluminium anodized double sports handle - Mini anodized star wheel - Free spare large stainless steel star drag wheel - Free neoprene reel case (limited period) - New larger body screws for easier access - New longer knobby for MAG control - Carbon Multi Disc Drag for optimal drag performance - Brass anti-corrosion chromed side plates - 2 Stainless bearings in the spool - Machined brass gears - Corrosion resistant IAR bearing - Line out alarm - High torque winding power - MAG/centrifugal brake system - Gear ratio: 5.3:1 - Weight: 16.5oz/656, 15.5oz/555

View The Full Range Of Akios Shuttle S-Line Multipliers