This reel is my go to trow big propellers for giant peacock bass, the reel is strong enough to handle those powerful runs, but also is light enough to fish it all day long.

Very nice in the hand. Like the large handle and knobs. Held a good amount of Power Pro, enough for my needs for this reel.

Super impressed with the smoothness of this reel. I use this bad boy for top water frogs and swimbaits for snooks and reds. Definitely gets the job done at a decent price!

used it for speckled trout and reds when I was in NC. The knobs provide a really nice grip when you really hook into a big fish. the reel has held up really well in the salt environment

I’ve used this reel for two seasons for flounder, bluefish and stripers and it’s been flawless. Great casting and smooth retrieve under any kind of load. Paired with a Star seagis it feels like a light freshwater setup, but it has the muscle to handle just about anything.

great reel for throwing topwater baits and twitch baits for trout down south in NC and SC. Great control with virtually no backlashes. sturdy frame and comfortable handle.
Fast service from Tackle Direct.

I have fished this reel pretty hard the last 2 seasons....Always rinsed her off after every outing.Took her wade fishing last summer and she took a bath.Sounds stupid to some but not the reel tech,I always rinse my rods off in the shower....Tech took her apart and said "Keep doing what your doing reel is spotless" and your not the only one who rinses his reels off in the shower lol
GREAT REEL buying another soon
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