The Ugly Stik Elite series just got better, featuring 35% more graphite than Ugly Stik GX2 for a lighter weight rod, while maintaining the legendary toughness you've come to expect from Ugly Stik
Features: 4 stainless steel HPCR ball bearings + 1 roller bearing Machined aluminum spool Carbon Matrix drag system Duragear brass gear MagTrax brake system Extended bent handle Large co-molded soft touch knobs One-piece graphite frame graphite sideplates Line out alarm MAX4-LP-41 IS LEFT HANDED Manufacturer's One (1) Year From Date Of Purchase Warranty WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals, including lead which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm
But now that Id had a chance to fish with the rod, my suspicions about it being too stiff were confirmed
As big on performance as they are on durability, the Abu Garcia 7000 reel features a synchronized level wind system that provides even line lay and a smooth retrieve
Overall, DC systems probably offer the best baitcaster braking system for avoiding backlashes and trouble-free fishing with baits above the finesse weight class
Upon disassembly, you will easily identify damage to these gears by missing teeth or gouges