To choose a fishfinder, first consider the type of fishing you spend most time participating in

Features: X-Ship: For efficient gear engagement, extended gear longevity, and increased castability X-Tough Drag: Cross carbon, waterproof, twin drag all models Water resistant with X-Shield and X-Protect, with body gasket seal, anti-rev bearing cover Paladin Gear durability enhancement and Propulsion line management system S A-RB Shielded ball bearings and graphite Rotor Aluminum frame, cold forged aluminum spool, and machined aluminum handle shank Super Stopper II Anti-Reverse and power roller III line roller Direct drive mechanism, and dyna balance Fluidrive II Waterproof drag Dartainium II drag washers Ergonomic handle grips Septon handle grips Approved for saltwater use Specs: PRODUCT CODE BRAID LINE CAPACITY (#TEST/YD) MONO LINE CAPACITY (#TEST/YD) WEIGHT (OZ) BEARINGS LINE RETRIEVE PER CRANK (IN) GEAR RATIO MAX DRAG (LB) SRG5000SW 20/245,30/225,40/175 10/240,12/195,14/165 16 5+1 38 5.7:1 22 SRG6000SW 30/290,50/195,65/140 12/265,16/170,20/120 16.4 5+1 40 5.7:1 22 SRG8000SW 40/340,50/265,65/215 14/345,16/250,20/185 24.3 5+1 42 5.6:1 27 SRG10000SW 50/360,65/260,80/215 12/500,16/320,20/220 24.3 5+1 40 4.9:1 33 SRG20000SW 65/490, 80/400, 100/340 20/460, 25/380, 30/320 33.3 6+1 41 4.4:1 44 SRG25000SW 65/630,80/520,100/440 20/570,25/490,30/360 34.2 6+1 45 4.4:1 44

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The Blood Knot A great line to line leader joining knot
High-carbon steel hooks with protective plating (like black nickel) offer a good balance of strength and rust resistance