The only problem I have had in five reels is one line roller bearing, which was easy to replace
Initially, I wrote this ludicrous way of catching big fish off as pure luck while farting around (using something different to catch fish with out of pure boredom of course), but then it happened again, and again, AND againI got properly outwitted on several outings, landing merely a handful of smallish fish while Garth Wellman walked away with easily ten plump fish, some tipping the scale at 8 lb that he landed on 6-7X tippet and a piece of reed
On the budget end, youll find inexpensive steel versions that are heavy (sometimes weighing 0.7 ounces or more), bend easily, and feel downright flimsy
An opportunistic predator can quickly be attracted when throwing an artificial spoon
Thread the heavier line through the loop at the end of the lighter line and pull tight