Alan Hawk draws a long bow and state uneqivocally in his review that the Suveran design by ABU in the early 90's was the peak of ABU design and in his mind the best spinning reel ever designed bar none
As I threw them, I evaluated them on: Ease of throw Consistency of opening Sink rate Build quality Best Cast Nets: Reviews & Recommendations Best Overall: Betts Super Pro Cast Net Pros Leads are rounded and very secure to net with double selvage connections Mesh is clear mono, soft, and supple A serious cast net that sinks fast Made to last for many years with proper care Cons At almost 10 pounds its too heavy for some people to handle and throw well Key Features Six panel net Rounded, heavy, snag-resistant sinkers in lead line Nylon braided hand line Additional braille lines for sure net closers Large plastic bucket for net storage Price: $123 Betts is arguably the biggest name in commercially made cast nets in the USA, and this net does the company proud
Braid Marauder Lure 912 - Black/Purple SKU: BRD-0030-1 UPC: 026362912041 productid: 912braidlure-brd-0030-1 itemtype: product parentid: braidmarlur pd-product-review-family: braidmarlur prop65: WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
Bottom line: High-quality rod, but I'd probably get something else for the price--maybe a 7'6" Heavy Expride (at least $50 less)
Definitely not a deal breaker, just a head-scratcher why they designed it this way
