This bass made a sudden surge that had the line smoothly, but quickly, flying off the spool, despite it being set fairly tight
The clutch on the Procaster is quick and easy to activate
These rods have a 30-ton graphite blank thats surprisingly lightweight
Sources John McMurray, charter-boat captain, phone interview, January 6, 2024 Crazy Alberto Knie, founder and CEO Tactical Anglers, phone interview, January 16, 2024 John Skinner, angling author, YouTube vlogger, product researcher, designer, and tester, in-person interview, January 11, 2024 Charlie Levine, editor-in-chief, Anglers Journal, in-person interview, January 12, 2024 Alan Hawk, independent reel reviewer, email interview Further reading The Best Fishing Reel by Owen James Burke We tested 15 fishing reels in waters near and far, and the reliable, affordable Daiwa BG remains the best reel for most casual anglers
A good rule of thumb is that the higher the strand count, the smoother the line feels, while lower strand count lines are generally more abrasion resistant
