A lower gear ratio provides more torque, making it easier to reel in larger fish, while a higher gear ratio allows for faster retrieval of lures
Mitchell has fished a little throughout the years, more back in the day than anything
The series includes models for light and medium spinning applications, making them suitable for perch, zander, pike and other predator fishing techniques with soft lures, wobblers and hard baits
Instead of a mechanical drag, the angler's thumb is typically used to control the fish
Not to say you cant skip with a baitcaster, but it takes a considerable amount more technique and practice
OK, I do like IAR, but since this reel is primarily used as a light bait reel (with a nice loud clicker), its absence is virtually unnoticed, and could be seen as a benefit in some ways