Denali Novus Elite Casting Reel | NE100HS & NE100XS

The Top of the Novus Lineup. Built Without Compromise.

The Denali Novus Elite Casting Reel is Denali's flagship baitcasting reel — a step above the Novus Pro in every measurable way. Available in the NE100HS at 7.3:1 and the NE100XS at 8.1:1, the Elite is engineered for tournament-level anglers who demand the absolute best in smoothness, precision, and durability. At $249.99, this is the reel you fish when nothing less than your best will do.

Choose Your Ratio

• NE100HS — 7.3:1 High Speed: The versatile Elite option — the 7.3:1 ratio handles the widest range of techniques with authority. Jigs, Texas rigs, swimbaits, crankbaits — this is the ratio that covers your rod locker from front to back. Refined drag and tighter tolerances make every retrieve feel dialed in.
• NE100XS — 8.1:1 Xtra Speed: The speed weapon in the Elite lineup. When you need to burn a bait, pick up slack instantly, or work a technique where line speed is the difference between a bite and a miss, the XS delivers with Elite-level smoothness at full throttle.

Elite vs. Pro: What's the Difference?

The Novus Elite steps up from the Pro with tighter manufacturing tolerances, a more refined drag system, and a cast feel that serious anglers will notice immediately. Less vibration, more consistent braking, and a retrieve that stays butter-smooth under heavy load. If you're fishing tournaments, targeting big fish in tough conditions, or simply refuse to settle for anything less than the best — the Elite is your reel.

Elite performance. No excuses. No compromises.