avet 80w reel cover T-RX 130 2-Speed Lever Drag Big Game Padded reel covers provide protection for your reels on or off of your rods Avet Reels - T-RX 80

Either manufacturers took an existing blank and added rudimentary ferrules, or it was a bargain basement combo that required a staple remover to get out of the package and that couldnt stand up to farm pond bluegills

I have many reels of all kinds and makes and this is a home run

The Revo X features a compact reel body Molded C6 (IM-C6) carbon tip, making it a pleasure to use

Older Cardinals from as early as 1965 had a proper screw-in handle attachment that's trouble free, so it's quite obvious that on the 57 (and the rest of the series) Abu was cutting corners

2 ball bearings + 1 roller bearing provides smooth operation Lightweight graphite body and rotor Machined aluminum spool provides strength without adding excess weight Slow oscillation provides even line lay with all types of line