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I keep a rod with me at all times in the back of my car, my trusty telescopic rod has caught all of the fish in my area at a whim

The multicolored braid also lets you see how much line is off the reel

I would also reinforce the way you have the angle iron mounted if you plan in winding higher tests spectra Other than that your on the right track...if you have any questions feel free to pm or ask here View attachment 497562 Thanks for your input

Outside of pure functionality, there is no denying that using a baitcasting reel to cast small lures is downright fun

It can also be a nightmare to deal with if you get it tangled