Balzer Magna Nordic Pro Reel 6550 495g 6.5kg 5+1 5.2:1

Balzer Magna Nordic Pro Reel 6550 — Saltwater Power for Jigging and More

The Balzer Magna Nordic Pro 6550 is a robust saltwater spinning reel built for demanding pirk (vertical jigging) sessions in the North Sea, Baltic Sea, and Norwegian light tackle fishing — and it doubles as a capable wels catfish combo reel paired with the Magna Nordic Pro Flexo Pirk rod.

Built Tough for Saltwater Jigging

A reinforced gear system and an extra-strong main shaft handle the stress of repeated deep-water jigging. The CNC-machined aluminium power handle gives confident cranking when hauling up heavy fish from depth, while the convertible left/right-hand retrieve lets you set the reel up exactly as you prefer.

Smooth, Controlled Performance

Five precision ball bearings plus one roller bearing deliver a steady, quiet retrieve supported by the Anti Swing System (A.S.S.) for reduced oscillation. The Quick-Stop System (Q.S.S.) halts rotor spin instantly on bail closure, and the finely adjustable front drag (S.D.S.) with oversized brake discs gives precise control over hard-running fish. The S-curve line lay system optimises line distribution on the spool for longer, cleaner casts, while the anti-twist line roller helps prevent frustrating line twist.

Choose the Right Variant

This is the only current size in the Balzer Magna Nordic Pro reel range. Select it based on your target species and rig:

• Balzer Magna Nordic Pro 6550 — 495 g | 6.5 kg drag | 5.2:1 | 0.35 mm / 250 m — ideal for North Sea and Baltic pirking, Norwegian light tackle (lettfiske), and wels catfish; pairs naturally with the Magna Nordic Pro Flexo Pirk rod

Facts

• Reel size: 6550

• Weight: 495 g

• Gear ratio: 5.2:1

• Max drag: 6.5 kg

• Bearings: 5 precision ball bearings + 1 roller bearing

• Line capacity: 0.35 mm / 250 m

• Aluminium long-cast spool + nylon/ABS spare spool included

• CNC-machined aluminium power handle

• Convertible left/right-hand retrieve

• Quick-Stop System (Q.S.S.)

• Fine-adjustable front drag (S.D.S.) with oversized brake discs

• S-curve line lay system

• Anti Swing System (A.S.S.)

• Anti-twist line roller

• Designed for saltwater use