SEVIIN to unveil all-new NAUTREX saltwater spinning reels at ICAST 2026
PARK FALLS, WIS. (June 23, 2026) – When you’ve thrived as an American, family-owned, premium fishing brand for nearly 80 years, we don’t believe you should do anything that might jeopardize your name or risk hard-earned angler trust. So, when the St. Croix Family of Brands launched SEVIIN Reels three years ago, reliability was chosen as a hallmark of the brand. It wasn’t an arbitrary decision. Just as St. Croix exercises complete control in its persistent pursuit of the BEST RODS ON EARTH, SEVIIN Reels makes every decision from your perspective as an angler. Put simply, if it doesn’t make you better and keep you on the water longer, it doesn’t go into our reels. We design for the utmost in reliability, then test every iteration of pre-production reels – on the water and in our state-of-the-art reel-testing laboratory in Park Falls, Wisconsin – before any SEVIIN reel ever reaches our dealers’ doors or your hands.
MEET THE ALL-NEW NAUTREX
The challenge? Make high-performance SEVIIN saltwater performance available to all anglers by designing and building the best $100 saltwater spinning reel on the market.
Nearly four years in development, all-new NAUTREX Series saltwater reels are a reality, poised to deliver class-leading performance, rigidity, and reliability among graphite-bodied $100 saltwater spinning reels. A unique polymer in its Graphite Chassis body and rotor provides unrivaled stiffness for smooth operation, gear isolation, and confidence under load while remaining exceptionally lightweight.
Inside, NAUTREX doubles down on angler satisfaction with a premium Carbon Glyde drag stack that delivers consistent performance from start-up to lockdown. SEVIIN’s TruTorque precision gearing yields maximum longevity, combining with 6+1 premium stainless-steel bearings for smooth operation and exceptional feel. Strategic gasketing affords protection from saltwater intrusion to key mechanicals.
Outside, NAUTREX employs a ported rotor, skeletonized aluminum spool, and a custom aluminum handle to minimize weight without sacrifice to strength. An EVA PowerBall on all NAUTREX models keeps anglers firmly in control.
SEVIIN NAUTREX Saltwater Spinning Features
- Exceptionally strong and rigid Graphite Chassis body
- 6+1 premium stainless-steel bearings
- Forged and anodized aluminum spool
- Custom designed aluminum handle with EVA PowerBall on all models
- Multi-stack CarbonGlyde drag system
- Stainless-steel 2-piece bail
- TruTorque precision gears for maximum longevity with exceptional feel
- Strategic gasketing protects from saltwater intrusion
- One-year warranty backed by no-questions-asked accelerated replacement program
- Designed & tested in Park Falls, Wisconsin, USA
- Retail price $95-$110
SEVIIN NAUTREX Saltwater Spinning Models
- 27NTRXS2500 – RH/LH retrieve, 6.2:1 gear ratio (32”/turn), line cap. 130 yds/8-lb mono (140 yds/15-lb braid), 10 lbs. max drag, 8.5 oz. / Retail $95
- 27NTRXS3000 – RH/LH retrieve, 6.2:1 gear ratio (34”/turn), line cap. 165yds/10-lb mono (185 yds/20-lb braid), 12 lbs. max drag, 9.1 oz. / Retail $100
- 27NTRXS4000 – RH/LH retrieve, 6.2:1 gear ratio (37”/turn), line cap. 180-yds/12-lb mono (190 yds/30-lb braid), 15 lbs. max drag, 9.5 oz. / Retail $105
- 27NTRXS5000 – RH/LH retrieve, 6.2:1 gear ratio (40”/turn), line cap. 140-yds/20-lb mono (180 yds/40-lb braid), 20 lbs. max drag, 9.6 oz. / Retail $110
Available in four versatile sizes from 2500 to 5000, new SEVIIN NAUTREX Series saltwater spinning reels will be unveiled at ICAST 2026 in Booth #2223 and in the Saltwater Reel category of the ICAST New Product Showcase. They will be available at SEVIIN dealers worldwide and online at seviinreels.com in August of 2026.
About SEVIIN Reels
Wherever and however you fish, the reel in your hand should help create better experiences. Born from St. Croix Rod’s seven decades of design and manufacturing expertise, industry-leading customer service, and unbroken private ownership by the Schluter family dating back to 1977, SEVIIN reels are meticulously engineered and purpose-built to help anglers conquer every species on every piece of water on the planet. SEVIIN focuses on reels and reels only, designing and marketing products that improve the angling experience, regardless of the rods anglers choose. Seven seas, seven continents, seven days a week, SEVIIN reels are fueled by a collective love of fishing surpassed only by a passion to deliver the most reliable reels on the water #TestedProvenGuaranteed. The St. Croix Family of Brands includes St. Croix Rod, SEVIIN Reels, St. Croix Fly, RodGeeks, and The St. Croix Factory Store.
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