Its a point of some debate, but personally I think the Level brakes are crap (though the lever blades feel good) and that SRAM puts right in their marketing material what the brakes are intended for (Light XC - the cynic may say the intended terrain is in their name) and that companies specing them on trail / all mountain / and even Enduro bikes are doing a disservice to their customers
Huge thanks to Duncan Stormthief for the Drop the Bass and Fish Whisperer badges and info, as well as the Adept Angler info
I love this reel and Id love to get it in more sizes, but the 9 is a real winner in the mid-range category of 9 weight fly reels
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While this collector looks mostly for Dingbats, which came in various styles including frogs, he also seeks out the more rare Saltwater Pikies, which have sold for $5,000 and more
Warranty: 25 years Model tested: 9 #5 Disclaimer: All products in this guide are independently researched by our team