We've tested carbon fiber drag washers in those reels before, and the drag pressure isn't up to where it needs to be, and the drag creeps out in high pressure settings
Ball and hardwood handles available
Wed guess most YETI fans arent, given that the Sandstone Pink and Cherry Blossom colors are the only ones on sale for the YETI Hopper Flip 18 Portable Soft Cooler
There wasnt any slop on the retrieve from the gears or handle (which Ive experienced a few times from comparable reels), which reinforces the sense that the reel is designed to last a lifetime
Guides love them, clients wont (typically) break them, and they work
Includes two easy-to-use heavy-duty compression straps that ensure a tight seal between the lids foam gasket and the box, keeping your stuff dry in splash and bad weather