The reels durability is respectable and the XS1000 does feature excellent components including the master gearing, drag washer, and bearings
I accidentally foul-hooked a massive drum with a 6-pound leader, and the drag on the reel protected my light line, allowing me to land the fish rather than break off
In fact, either of those methods will only drive grit and contaminants deeper into the workings of the reels
Lopez arrived at the museum in 1972, four years before its public opening, and recruited curators and aircraft restoration experts
What I have noticed with the Black Max reels, though, is that usually after 3 seasons or so, they are ready for factory service, to repair or replace any worn parts, if I expect to get much more use out of them with a reasonable expectation of it performing optimally