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Notable trends included the rise of store-branded reels offering high value and the increasing sophistication of braking systems, such as digital controls and dual-casting mechanisms 356

On those fishing trips I evaluated each rod for the following characteristics: Hook setting power Sensitivity Casting distance and accuracy Balance and weight Handle comfort In addition to that testing trip, four rods were tested by Outdoor Lifes engagement editor, Derek Horner

Shimano Curado BFS Casting Reel Expanding the legendary line-up of Curado low profile reels, the Shimano Curado BFS Casting Reel is equipped with ground-breaking Shimano technologies and redefines finesse fishing for tournament anglers

In 1957, the company became well known for its invention of the advanced spin cast reel invented for anglers that wanted the best of both worlds

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