The internals are especially tight and well-protected, with a drive system consisting of a super-light, high-strength Duralumin drive gear, Duralumin crankshaft, and a premium 11-bearing (10+1) system built around 10 double-shielded Japanese stainless steel ball bearings plus Powerlock instant anti-reversesmooth perfection for the long haul
Its one of the oldest crankbaits, and it just might be the best one for river smallmouth, says the Virginia guide
Always keep the baits above the fish on screen, and youll watch them climb upward to strike
Blue and natural colors, when the sun is out and the water is clear, are not to be overlooked.
Build quality seems to be up there with reels of twice the price
The problem is that the fish are still big, and underbuilt products wont put biting fish in the boat