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You still need to set the reel correctly, and your thumb is still useful for feathering casts, stopping the lure, and making precision presentations

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Another good argument made by the whole drag issue is one for constant maintenance, particularly when it comes to spinning reels

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For me, a backpacking rod is not something Im fishing with consistently, so Im not too inclined to buy the most expensive one out there