The smaller diameter hole for the 10 mm bolt was 3/4 away from the same edge used for the bending line
An isolated incident involving a broken spring on the bail was reported, though such issues appear to be rare and not indicative of the reel's overall quality
Having some long-bodied- silver or white soft plastics is a good idea for fishing the middle and upper sections of the water column, or for fishing in murky water where the white contrasts nicely with a dark backdrop
Tools Needed: Power tools (highly recommended), Philips screwdriver, Rubber mallet (for inserting stubborn slats), Level (essential for proper alignment), Tape measure, Wrenches (3/8" commonly used), 7/16" Allen key (The provided one works, but a handled version is easier to use) This is a "start early in the morning" project due to the time and effort required
I had the 21L version, and it felt like the right size for the trip