The last two seasons, my clients have pulled on over 100 king salmon on this reel so I know it can take the abuse
That ultra-smooth, out of the box experience is repeated on the water in real world conditions adding to the sensitivity of your overall combo because there are no extraneous noises, vibrations, knocks, pings, to distract you from feeling the slightest little "tick" or obscure pressure on your line
My favorite feature of the Custom Pro is the magnetic brake system with an easy-to-adjust dial
Back in 1995, I was 10 years old and my family had just moved into a new house that included an old farm pond where a barn previously stood
That day, we boated more than 200 perch, bringing home 80 some weighing over 1.5 pounds
Also, make sure you leave adequate room after the backing has been spooled for fly line to fit on the reel