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Line Roller Bearings In past years, the roller bearings on the Shimano Stradic reels would blow out and become compromised
After finally tasting the sauce, I could go either way on it
Pros Near indestructible rod Complete ready to fish combo Smooth enough reel when new Great for kids and rough handling Cons Poor sensitivity for light bites Bundled reel is the weak link Slow moderate action for finesse The famously durable Ugly Stik blank paired with a size 20 reel, sold ready to fish out of the box
The Gamma is the pair for hikers and climbers who want serious long-term protection for rough terrain, shoulder-season mountain days, and repeated abuse
In the articles I wrote during those unforgettable years, I called them floater/divers. They can be very effective twitched at the surface, but theyve earned the name jerkbait for good reason
