07-19-2008, 11:10 AM
PORT RICHEY, Florida - From the moment last winter when WaveSpin introduced its DH3000 reel and anglers and fishing writers began trying its patented no tangle-design and hardy drag, a steady flow of letters and phone calls streamed into the company. They usually asked the same question; when would a smaller version with the same attributes be available especially for finesse fishing like trout, panfish, smallmouth bass, walleye and more.
<br>WaveSpin's new extra light model the DHxL (Doug Hannon x-Lite), designed for fishing 2 - 6 lb class mono or 8 - 20 lb class braided lines, will be introduced at the ICAST (fishing tackle trade) show in Las Vegas. Its three predecessors will also be featured including the DH3000 which has won many accolades and awards, among them the 2008 Field & Stream Best of the Best for spinning reels.<br>
<br>"We have no model number such as the 1000, 1500 or 2000 size to define our newest reel," said Russ Riley, VP of XXX Stream Tackle the marketers of the reels. "The DHxL will fit very comfortably within all of those sizes due to the extremely high tech drag and spool. It's compatible with 1000 to 2000 sizes although it's slightly smaller than a 2000 sized reel."<br>
<br>As for attributes WaveSpin's DHxL should catch the angler --- and the fish.<br>
<br>With a lightweight graphite body and aluminum handle it weighs just seven ounces and exceeds many of its competitor's features with 7+1 stainless steel bearings, a gear ratio of 5:1:1, and an extremely high tech 10 disc drag offering 18.5 pounds of tension extending the weight range of fish species for potential IGFA world records.<br>
<br>"Following in the footsteps of its WaveSpin predecessors it could be the smoothest drag on the market today," said Riley, "and with one of Evolution's (www.evolutionproductsinc.com) selection of light rods, several that Hannon also helped to design, it makes a great combo."<br>
<br>All of WaveSpin's patented "waved" spools make loops irrelevant by eliminating tangles and birdnests. In addition the DHxL also introduces a new beveled design that reel innovator Hannon says will provide longer casts<br>
<br>"WaveSpin's patented technology has benefits and features like no other brand reel," said Riley. "Not Shimano, not Daiwa, not Abu Garcia or any other brand. By adding the DHxL reel to the WaveSpin lineup, we now offer the patented no-tangle technology in four sizes at a price and quality unmatched and unchallenged by any other reel brand. It's a one of a kind light reel. It even resembles a piece of jewelry in the light and the feel and appeal are pure quality.<br>
<br>The list price is $72.00 and like all WaveSpins it comes with an exclusive two-year unlimited warranty. The reel, with its uniquely designed spool lip of smoothly rounded teeth - "waves" that eliminate tangles - also features a patented no-tool quick-strip spool allowing anglers to slip off the entire amount of old line in one clump without tedious stripping.<br>
<br>WaveSpin's pros recommend the following line capacities: 2 lb mono/8 lb braid - 330 yds; 4 lb mono/14 lb braid - 200 yds; 6 lb mono/20 lb braid - 160 yds.<br>
<br>WaveSpin Reels can be bought at a growing number of sporting (Cabela's and Gander Mountain) and independent fishing goods stores along with direct sales on its website www.wavespinreel.com. For retail or dealer information on WaveSpin please contact Russ Riley, VP of Operations, at: 989-967-8426 or via e-mail at investrepo@hotmail.com.
<br>WaveSpin's new extra light model the DHxL (Doug Hannon x-Lite), designed for fishing 2 - 6 lb class mono or 8 - 20 lb class braided lines, will be introduced at the ICAST (fishing tackle trade) show in Las Vegas. Its three predecessors will also be featured including the DH3000 which has won many accolades and awards, among them the 2008 Field & Stream Best of the Best for spinning reels.<br>
<br>"We have no model number such as the 1000, 1500 or 2000 size to define our newest reel," said Russ Riley, VP of XXX Stream Tackle the marketers of the reels. "The DHxL will fit very comfortably within all of those sizes due to the extremely high tech drag and spool. It's compatible with 1000 to 2000 sizes although it's slightly smaller than a 2000 sized reel."<br>
<br>As for attributes WaveSpin's DHxL should catch the angler --- and the fish.<br>
<br>With a lightweight graphite body and aluminum handle it weighs just seven ounces and exceeds many of its competitor's features with 7+1 stainless steel bearings, a gear ratio of 5:1:1, and an extremely high tech 10 disc drag offering 18.5 pounds of tension extending the weight range of fish species for potential IGFA world records.<br>
<br>"Following in the footsteps of its WaveSpin predecessors it could be the smoothest drag on the market today," said Riley, "and with one of Evolution's (www.evolutionproductsinc.com) selection of light rods, several that Hannon also helped to design, it makes a great combo."<br>
<br>All of WaveSpin's patented "waved" spools make loops irrelevant by eliminating tangles and birdnests. In addition the DHxL also introduces a new beveled design that reel innovator Hannon says will provide longer casts<br>
<br>"WaveSpin's patented technology has benefits and features like no other brand reel," said Riley. "Not Shimano, not Daiwa, not Abu Garcia or any other brand. By adding the DHxL reel to the WaveSpin lineup, we now offer the patented no-tangle technology in four sizes at a price and quality unmatched and unchallenged by any other reel brand. It's a one of a kind light reel. It even resembles a piece of jewelry in the light and the feel and appeal are pure quality.<br>
<br>The list price is $72.00 and like all WaveSpins it comes with an exclusive two-year unlimited warranty. The reel, with its uniquely designed spool lip of smoothly rounded teeth - "waves" that eliminate tangles - also features a patented no-tool quick-strip spool allowing anglers to slip off the entire amount of old line in one clump without tedious stripping.<br>
<br>WaveSpin's pros recommend the following line capacities: 2 lb mono/8 lb braid - 330 yds; 4 lb mono/14 lb braid - 200 yds; 6 lb mono/20 lb braid - 160 yds.<br>
<br>WaveSpin Reels can be bought at a growing number of sporting (Cabela's and Gander Mountain) and independent fishing goods stores along with direct sales on its website www.wavespinreel.com. For retail or dealer information on WaveSpin please contact Russ Riley, VP of Operations, at: 989-967-8426 or via e-mail at investrepo@hotmail.com.