daiwa 18 saltist 30h mono mag SLTSD15J SD Jigging Star Drag Conventional Reel in sideplate removes to need for traditional sideplate screws DAIWA Levelwind Line Counter SALTIST-LW

Eight stainless steel ball bearings support fluid operation, while MC variants add magnetic cast control for superior spool management when casting lighter offerings

The size 08 and 10 Hot Head X-rap was a go-to for customers and I throughout the spring and summer seasons when smallmouth were on a baitfish feed

In the Catalina though (above photo) and because of the absence of that annoying bearing, several shims (red X) could be added with ease to freely adjust the line lay as you'd do with the superior design of the Stella SW

And most of that is due to the action and power on an ultralight rod

I fish it with a 5/16-ounce mushroom head custom-poured by our friend Gregg Kizewski of 3G Smallmouth Solutions in St

I just cant see that being the problem