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Cottrell had grown up on the Huzzah and knew every smallmouth by its first name

Use a clean, dry cotton swab to wipe any dust or moisture from the magnets and the flat surface of the spool flange

For bass fishing, it is most useful when you want spinning-reel simplicity but need more power than a tiny finesse setup

The thumb is used to contact the line, moderating the revolutions of the spool and braking the lure when it reaches the desired aiming point

These are the Best Fishing Reels Made in the USA [2026 Update] Although reels may seem simple, those are actually very sophisticated and complicated devices

The Metaniums 11 ball bearings make every function smooth, and the Hagane Body provides a featherlight, yet rigid, feel