Most of these rare fish live in small highland streams that are incredibly secluded and fragile
Cross Carbon Drag Smooth, dependable drag with enhanced longevity under load
Making long casts with a small swimbait enabled the author to land these to fat smallmouths
Here are the drag components: A brass head (#1) that's keyed to the shaft internally and keyed to the clicker gear (#2) and another key washer (#3) externally

Features: - 2 stainless steel ball bearings + 1 roller bearing provides smooth operation - Duragear brass gear for extended gear life - Carbon Matrix drag system provides smooth, consistent drag pressure across the entire drag range - MagTrax brake system gives consistent brake pressure throughout the cast - Extended bent handle with power knobs for increased cranking power - Open CT frame for easy line access - Corrosion resistant instant anti reverse bearing provides greater protection Specifications: - Reel Size: 7000 - Reel Handle Position: Right Hand - Gear Ratio: 5.3:1 - Retrieve Rate: 28" - Braking System: Magnetic - Bearings: 3 - Braid Capacity (Yards/lbs): 515/30, 420/40, and 360/50 - Mono Capacity (Yards/lbs): 325/17, 250/20, and 230/25 - Drag Material: Carbon Fiber - Max Drag: 20 lbs - Spool Material: AluminumD - Drag Type: Star Drag - Anti-Reverse: Instant - Weight: 19 1/2 oz $78.99 $79.99 $248.99 $249.99 $248.99 $249.99 $248.99 $249.99 $248.99 $249.99 $248.99 $249.99 $198.99 $199.99 $198.99 $199.99 $198.99 $199.99 $198.99 $199.99 $198.99 $199.99 $248.99 $249.99 $248.99 $249.99 $128.99 $129.99 $128.99 $129.99 $98.99 $99.99 $98.99 $99.99 $98.99 $99.99 $98.99 $99.99 $98.99 $99.99 $98.99 $99.99 $78.99 $79.99 $198.95 $199.95 $198.95 $199.95 $198.95 $199.95 $198.95 $199.95 $298.95 $299.95 $298.95 $299.95 $248.95 $249.95 $198.95 $199.95

For a while the fishing went loopy, and its such a profoundly joyful thing to be around grown men/anglers who are laughing and giggling and shouting for joy as fish after fish hit their lures