Power is guaranteed by a threaded cap on the handle and a sturdy metal line clip, reinforcing the XR's feeder fishing reputation
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As a fly angler, this works to your advantage because you have a box full of flies, and often after rain, all kinds of flies can work, especially beetle patterns, worm patterns, grasshopper-type patterns, and most medium to large streamers
Face it, your old-school tackle bag can get heavy when you load it up, and trying to carry it can get cumbersome when youre running through a crowded airport or sneaking along the edge of a shallow farm pond especially if youre trying to fish at the same time
Hamilton and McKeon qualified by finishing fifth in an Abu Garcia College Fishing event on the Potomac River last June
Gear ratio: 5.6:1 Drag system: ATD (Automatic Tournament Drag) Line capacity: Generous for heavy lines Price: Around $140-$160 This reel is perfect if you want something that feels like a high-end model but costs way less