For many anglers this wont be an issue (i cant remember the last time I cleaned my reel on the inside), it really depends on whether you maintain your reels or not
smaller models use machined aluminum
Use small, whole crabs to defeat pesky bergalls, or shelled, quartered or halved crabs if the tautog are in a serious feeding mood
This reel features a 6.4:1 gear ratio that allows for fast and efficient line retrieval, even in deep waters
A good gear ratio range to stick with is 5.1:1 5.4:1
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