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Ceramic ball bearings The ball bearings in the spool are made of ceramic, improving durability and rotation performance

Penn's like of Torque II reels feature their new IPX6 Sealed System, which prevents water from entering the gear box and drag system

Because buying a reel should not feel like decoding a government form while standing in the fishing aisle with your phone at 3% battery

This is 'Type 2' fun - the kind of experience that might feel too physically and mentally challenging at the time, but which you'll look back on it with glee and satisfaction

And although there are some soft plastics that can make a mess if their juice spills (like Berkley Gulp Juice), artificial lures most often do not cause a mess