We snapped one standup rod in half, broke the reel seat on another, destroyed a half-dozen 4X Mustad hooks, burned out the drag and crunched the gears in one reel and popped the line on the rest of the big ones that got away. The point that Im trying to make here is that these new next-gen super spinning reels will probably enhance your success on big bluefin in water depths of less than 180 feet, however, landing one of these 250- to 400-pounders on a single-speed spinner from 1,500 feet down, is a heck of a challenge
Stone Creek Voyager Standard arbor, die-cast aluminum Fly Reel for 7/8/9 wt
The innovative cock and lock mechanism makes it possible to get a grip on fish of all sizes, control them properly for pictures, and release them safely
Its 4, 6, 8, & 16 carrier construction and compact diameter reduces wind knots and rod tip wraps
This reel is positioned just under the flagship Shimano Stella and incorporates trickle-down technology like the anti-twist fin for better line management and Infinity Drive for more assistance when reeling in a fish under a load