Always test the reel before buying
I feel pretty comfortable locking down the drag with this reel and trusting my knots
No doubt I, too, was skeptical when I got this reel, but so far, I could not be happier
I covered a lot of water yesterday to ensure I eyeballed both shallow and deep areas for signs of fish
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KastKing describes the Deadbolt reel as being designed for demanding heavy-cover fishing, with a system that locks the spool completely so there is no drag slip when pulling bass out of thick vegetation, timber, lily pads, and heavy mats