80 lb braided fishing line diameter Bahama Blue 8X- No Fade- Ultra Performance 8 Strand 300 Yards / 60lb stretch performance braid built for bass Hi-Seas Grand Slam Braid -

Now considered a modern classic, these reels have developed a strong following, with demand driven by their durability, classic design, and their place as one of the last iterations of the original Cardinal concept.

I checked my drag setting and it was where I like it (I rarely if ever lock down my drag) so I chalked it up to just an overly aggressive fish

From the Shower Blows to the Whopper Plopper there are a handful of tried and true lures that should be in every angler's box

Many handle styles used during the classic years which ended in 1979, were reproduced in later years

Birds nests or wind knots can be problematic