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I have boat flipped bass up to 3 pounds with this rod and it has held up wonderfully to the stress

If youre not using circle hooks (that set themselves) youll probably rely on the bait clicker function when catfishing and fishing on anchor

If the line has memory (it coils and stays that way when it does not have tension on it) then replace the line with a fresh fishing line or treat it will Real Magic

But in sticking with a 100-size reel, it is very palm-able, compact, and fun to fish with

It holds up to 150 yards of 12-pound-test monofilament, and unlike a lot of heavy, bulky reels, the low-profile Speed Spool weighs only 7 ounces, making it easy to use for hours at a time