In addition, even though we could sometimes tie knots with fluorocarbon that were technically stronger than with monofilament, we noticed that when the fish were biting and we were excitedly tying on new hooks and lures, we were a bit more likely to tie a poor knot with fluorocarbon that easily broke in a quick tug test, forcing us to slow down and re-tie the knot with more precision
I won't call these budget reels, since they're about as high end as it gets but they are positioned a few hundred dollars below the Saltiga while still carrying on most of the features
As with any other rod in this price range, there wlil be some times when you miss some bites
Features Intuitive Cross Touch display and Quick Launch home screen Ultra-bright HD screens engineered for polarized eyewear and exceptional viewing in direct sun Plug-and-play Minn Kota compatibility Support for MEGA Side Imaging, MEGA Down Imaging, and Dual Spectrum CHIRP Optimized for forward-facing sonar, including MEGA Live 2 and MEGA Live Includes LakeMaster and CoastMaster maps Includes transducer for MSI+, MDI+ and Dual Spectrum CHIRP 2D Sonar
Meaning the spool speed on a cast is married to the tension and brakes in unison