The B-197M is the smallest and lightest (18 ozs.) of the Boss Magnum reel series. An excellent choice for the light-tackle enthusiast fishing inshore.

Line capacities:
300 yds. of 15-lb. monofilament (.015 dia.) or combination of 200 yds. of 50-lb. Spectra with a "topshot" of 50 yds. of 30-lb. mono. With a 4.6-to-1 retrieve, a great choice for working plastics, small, natural live and dead baits.

Suggested species:
calico bass, blue fish, white seabass, small yellowtail, halibut, flounder, barracuda (all California barracuda and smaller Great barracuda), channel bass, weakfish, schoolie striped bass, small dorado and permit.  

The next step up from the B-197M, the B-270M has a slightly wider profile, greater line capacity and weighs 2 ounces more (20 ozs.) than the B-197M. With its swift, 4.6-to-1 retrieve speed, the B-270M is an excellent light-tackle reel for both natural bait and artificial lure use.

Line capacities:
300 yds. of 20-lb. monofilament (.018 dia.) or combination of 300 yds. of 50-lb. Spectra/50 yds. of 40-lb. mono.

Suggested species:
white seabass, mid-size yellowtail, albacore, blue fish, striped bass, smaller yellowfin and bluefin tuna, California halibut, amberjack, king mackerel, permit, dorado, light-tackle-size billfish. 

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At a 4-to-1 gear ratio, the powerful B-665HM offers impressive cranking power on larger fish, while still supplying adequate retrieve speed. This model represents a medium- to medium-heavy class inshore/offshore reel that weighs in at 26 ozs.

Line capacities:
300 yds. of 40-lb. monofilament (.024 dia.) or 400 yds. of 65-lb. Spectra connected to a "topshot" of 75 yds. of 50-lb. mono.

Suggested species:
Same species as for model B-870M, but in larger sizes, plus medium to large Alaskan halibut, tuna (bluefin, yellowfin and bigeye) to 80 to 120 lbs., grouper, large ling cod, homeguard-size yellowtail, amberjack, bull dorado. 

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At a 4-to-1 gear ratio, the powerful B-665N offers impressive cranking power on larger fish, while still supplying adequate retrieve speed. This narrow model represents a medium- to medium-heavy class inshore/offshore reel that weighs in at 24 ozs.

Line capacities:
300 yds. of 40-lb. monofilament (.024 dia.) or 400 yds. of 65-lb. Spectra connected to a "topshot" of 75 yds. of 50-lb. mono.

Suggested species:
Same species as for model B-870M, but in larger sizes, plus medium to large Alaskan halibut, tuna (bluefin, yellowfin and bigeye) to 80 to 120 lbs., grouper, large ling cod, homeguard-size yellowtail, amberjack, bull dorado. 

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A new narrow version of the B-665HXM, the recently introduced B-665XN is built upon a blazing, 6-to-1 retrieve ratio that takes in 50 inches of line with each complete turn of the handle! Designed for attracting and catching fast-swimming species which prefer speedy, darting lures and which also require fast line pickup to prevent line slack.

Line capacities:
350 yds. of 30-lb. monofilament (.022 dia.) or a combination of 275 yds. of 65-lb. Spectra and 75 yds. of 50-lb. mono.

Suggested species:
Most moderate size offshore game fish, plus speedsters like yellowtail, wahoo, sailfish, king mackerel, tunas, striped marlin, bull dorado, smaller blue or black marlin. 

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Designed as a mid-size performer handling a wide range of angling techniques and a host of gamefish species. With a weight of only 22 ozs., the B-870M offers a 4.6-to-1 retrieve ratio which is an impressive blend of retrieve speed and cranking power. Together with its increased line capacity, the B-870M makes an ideal medium-class jigging (lure) or bait-fishing reel.

Line capacities:
300 yds. of 30-lb. monofilament (.022 dia.) or combination of 300 yds. of 50-lb. Spectra/75 yds. of 50-lb. mono.

Suggested species:
A wide variety of inshore and offshore fishes, including larger white seabass, yellowtail, dorado, albacore, large striped bass, small to medium wahoo and king mackerel, jacks, cobia, tuna to 70-80 lbs., light-tackle bait fishing for striped marlin and sailfish.  

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A new, high-speed cousin to the B-665HM, the recently introduced B-665HXM is built upon a blazing, 6-to-1 retrieve ratio that takes in 50 inches of line with each complete turn of the handle! Designed for attracting and catching fast-swimming species which prefer speedy, darting lures and which also require fast line pickup to prevent line slack.

Line capacities:
300 yds. of 40-lb. monofilament (.024 dia.) or a combination of 400 yds. of 65-lb. Spectra and 75 yds. of 50-lb. mono.

Suggested species:
Most moderate size offshore game fish, plus speedsters like wahoo, sailfish, king mackerel, tunas, striped marlin, bull dorado, smaller blue or black marlin.