10 + 1 Bearing System
Aluminum Frame
17.6 lb Max Drag
Dual Brake System
Aluminum & Carbon Composite Cover Plates
95mm Aluminum Handle
Elite Power With Refined Speed
Novus Elite delivers the most powerful drag and smoothest retrieve in the Novus reel lineup. With 17.6 lb max drag, 10+1 bearings, and two high-speed gear ratio options, it is built for anglers who expect premium performance every time they make a cast.
Choose Your Speed
7.3:1 is the versatile high-speed option for jigs, Texas rigs, spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, and all-around casting performance.
8.1:1 is the fastest option for quick line pickup, flipping, pitching, bottom-contact baits, and aggressive presentations where speed matters.
Key Reel Specs
7.2 oz
Weight
17.6 lb
Drag
10 + 1
Bearings
Novus Elite Casting Reel Specs
| Model | Retrieve | Gear Ratio | Weight | Bearings | Line Capacity | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE100HS | Right | 7.3:1 | 7.2 oz | 10 + 1 | 12/120 | $249.99 |
| Recommended Use Best for versatile high-speed casting applications including jigs, Texas rigs, spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, and all-around bass fishing. | ||||||
| NE100XS | Right | 8.1:1 | 7.2 oz | 10 + 1 | 12/120 | $249.99 |
| Recommended Use Best for maximum line pickup, flipping, pitching, jig fishing, worm fishing, and bottom-contact techniques that demand speed. | ||||||