13 Fishing reel technologies
Bull Drag System - Like the rankest Bull… massive, oversized carbon drag disks create raw stopping power. Stop trophy fish dead in their tracks with the ultimate big fish drag system. Smooth performance when you have to have it, fish stopping max drag when you need it.
Bulldog Drag System - 6 Oversized American Carbon Disks stop fish in their tracks. The 13 Fishing Concept Bulldog Drag System is smooth when you need it, and offers more maximum drag than any other reel in its class. Designed to be both long-lasting and strong as a bulldog, this drag system inspires fish turning confidence.
Multi Material Drag System - Composite Material Drag System.
Venti Carbon Drag System - 6 disk Carbon Fiber Drag Washer System.
Advanced Polymer Drag (APDrag) - Space age Advanced Polymer Drag material designed for extreme durability and smooth drag performance.
H.A.M Gearing - Hard as a Mother gearing is exactly what you need… you didn’t buy this reel to catch small fish, so small soft gearing isn’t going to cut it. Hardened treated oversized brass gearing, that’s what you have. This is the gearing you need to ensure that trophy fish hit the deck of your boat. Drop the microphone, you have H.A.M Gearing, enough said.
Boss H.A.M. - Hard as a mother trucker brass Hamai precision cut gear. BOSS design increases surface area for Drag and significantly reduces overall weight of drive gear.
CNC Z Cast Drive Gear - 2 Process Drive Gear first cast from high-strength Zink Alloy and then precision CNC Machined for optimal gear geometry for ultra smooth performance.
Ultimate Cut Aluminum Drive Gear - Ultra-Slow Machine Cut Precision Gearing.
Alert Drag - Integrated into the drive gear, the Alert Drag emits a pleasant audible clicking letting you know when the pressure is on.
Performance Drag - This multi-disk lightweight drag system creates a butter-smooth payout. The lubricated felt drag washer system focuses on performance but is capable of a very solid max drag for stopping power.
Low-Friction 6-Way Braking System - Easy 0-6 Adjustment releases the number of brake weights selected. 2nd Generation RF-Reduced Friction brake shoes create quiet and more relevant braking force for all lure weights and skill levels.
SLIDE Magnetic Cast Control System - Finite casting adjustment in the ultimate location. the SLIDE Magnetic Cast Control System delivers anglers instant adjustability literally under your thumb. Make consecutive casts in opposite wind directions with confidence and “over spin” control. No more delay to adjust with internal OR external dials.
Magnet Control System (MCS) - Dial controlled outside adjustable magnetic control braking system. User-friendly design allows the angler to quickly adjust the strength of magnetic braking utilizing the "Lenz Law effect" the 6 powerful magnets create a magnetic field to control the spin of the spool.
Beetle Wing Rapid Access Side Plate - Spool access has never been smarter…or easier. The Beetle Wing rapid access system allows for plenty of room for spool access while still maintaining the streamlined design of the reel. The hidden spring-loaded system slides open and out of the way when you need to adjust your braking system.
Japanese Hamai Cut Gearing - The Japanese are known for their precision instruments, and Hamai builds the best gear cutting machines. These gears are precision cut so that your reel feels effortless to turn.
Ti-Armor Aluminum Hamai Cut Drive Gear - Hard Clad Aluminum Drive Gear with massive increase of corrosion protection. Precision Japanese Hamai Cut CNC gear is both smooth and astoundingly lightweight.
Arrowhead Line Guide - 13 Fishing Reels are known for their cast-ability and the proprietary Arrowhead Line Guide system is a major factor. Built with a unique shape, the Arrowhead line guide reduces friction as the line drops on the spool allowing the line to feed out faster. Grab a 13 Fishing casting reel and outcast your friends with long effortless distance.
Generation II Hard Anodized Work Shaft - Two process hard anodized worm gear with treated Line guide pin.
HD Aluminum Frame - Lightweight and extremely rigid, our 13 Fishing HD frames stabilize our gearing for less wear, smoother feel, and increased durability.
Hi-Tech Cast Iron Carbon Frame - Strong like IRON but extremely lightweight CAST IRON Carbon showcases our proprietary high-strength Carbon married with intelligent engineering to create an exceptionally rigid material. It performs like an Aluminum Frame with the added attribute of being 100% corrosion proof.
Fastback Frame Design - Flat Top Frame designed for comfortable palming. Ultra-Low Profile design with an integrated KeepR hook keeper.
KeepR Integrated Hook Keeper - Designed by anglers, for anglers… the KeepR hook keeper allows lures to be hooked to the center of the reel frame, it just makes sense. No more scratching up your reels, and when the KeepR gets worn, snap it out and replace it. Simple. Easy. Intelligent.
Corrosion Resistant Bearings (CRB) - Stainless Steel Bearings with secondary chemical or plating treatment to increase resistance against environmental corrosion.
Concept Zero Bearings (CZB) - The Future is here; it’s time to rethink everything you know about bearings… The Concept Zero bearings utilize our proprietary new space-age polymer material to replace all ball bearings. No more performance loss due to debris, no more corrosion and environmental wear, and no more noise. Smooth and quiet operation with high performance casting… welcome to the future.
Black Seal Anti-Corrosion Bearings (SSBB) - Saltwater Grade Corrosion Resistant Stainless Steel Ball Bearings fitted with Black Silicone Shields to help keep debris, salt, and sand out of the bearing.
Reinforced Clutch Cam - Superior Slotted Cam with rail support eliminates failure and wear due to heavy use, and heavy drag pressure.
Dead Stop Anti-Reverse - The name says it all, an ultra-durable anti-reverse system that allows your reel to Dead Stop with no backward handle movement. It's among the most reliable in the industry. Feel confident that your 13 Fishing reels won’t fail you when you need it.
Instant Stop Anti-Reverse - The Instant Stop Anti-Reverse is a strong and dependable workhorse. Meticulously produced and tested, you can count on this system to stop fish year after year.
High Spin Spool System - Upgraded High Spin Japanese bearing technology is applied to the bearings that matter, this system maximizes the spin rate of your spool offering additional distance.
Blackout Components - Engage total dark mode with Blackout series Components.
Trick Shop Compatible - If your 13 Fishing product has this logo, it can be customized. Visit your nearest 13 Fishing product dealer for all of your options. Upgrade to new handle knobs, lighter components, or trick out your reel in a killer color scheme. The 13 Fishing Trick Shop allows you to make your reel as unique as you are.
GLIDE Oscillation System - Ball Bearing supported S-Drive Oscillation System that delivers smooth "gliding" performance.
Rotor Sealed - Underneath the rotor assembly lies the critical pinion bearing and anti-reverse system. These 2 components are critical to the smooth operation of a spinning reel and are extremely susceptible to water intrusion and debris. This product includes a custom rubber gasket to protect these important components from environmental damage.