Coincidentally, I just sent an email to Accurate asking them if their Boss Reels were made for surf-fishing & surf-casting use and conditions (like the Calcuttas) or if they were more boat reels, and here is the response I got back from them. I've asked a couple of questions of them via email and they are always very prompt & receptive with replies.
"JOE,
THE TWO REELS YOU WOULD BE INTERESTED IN ARE THE B197X WHICH WEIGHS 18 OZ. WITH A 6TO1 RETRIEVE. THE OTHER IS THE B270X, THIS REEL WEIGHS 20 OZ, AND ALSO HAS A 6 TO 1 RETRIEVE. BOTH ARE EXCELLENT REELS AND SHOULD HANDLE THE TYPE FISHING YOU WANT TO DO. HOPE THIS HELPS.
RICH
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Rich Madison
Accurate Fishing Products
807 E. Parkridge Ave
Corona, Ca. 92879
888-222-8372
Fax 951-479-0305
http://www.accuratefishing.com
rich@accuratefishing.com"
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