avet patriot reel mxj 6 4 2 speed MXL 6/4 RAPTOR Two Lever Drag Conventional Reels — J&B Tackle Co 6 marine grade aluminum and stainless steel components Avet Reels — Playing Hooky

Ive caught wall-hanger smallmouth from Lake Michigan, lunker Florida largemouth, big Tennessee stripers, even trophy peacock bass from the Amazon River

For example, the graphite frame is light like carbon fiber, but nowhere near as strong

For beginners who value lightness more than performance, this is a great alternative to the KastKing Crixus

When the water is super cold or calm, I slow the cadence down and keep it close to the bottom

Weather It pays to be mindful of sudden changes in weather as these can cause bass to actively feed or at times totally shut down

Seven stainless steel ball bearings plus a roller bearing ensure smooth reeling, and a magnetic brake system prevents line tangles