When winding nylon line (including backing), we recommend winding with a line tension of about 300g, avoiding excessive line tension
We will eat salmon, caribou, reindeer, and any animals hunted by our Inuit guides and stay in minimalistic tents with mattresses and sleeping bags
Coupled with a custom painted Magda Pro DXT Linecounter, the Dead Eye Classic Combo is ideal for Great Lake Trolling
Blank graphite was selected on the lower end for sensitivity and to create the perfect action
(We even took this reel into saltwater and managed striped bass in the 20-pound range without any trouble at all, though if you do the same, we highly recommend not only carefully washing but also occasionally opening, cleaning, and air-drying this reel.) It doesnt offer nearly the same durability as our top pick and runner-up do, however, and in larger sizes the price difference between it and those models is too negligible for most people not to invest just a little more for something offering much more longevity