Handles While many anglers overlook the importance of good handles, they are always deserving of consideration when shopping for a baitcasting reel
Understanding the nuances of reels becomes essential as you deepen your fishing knowledge
A Heavy Duty CT conversion bar to fit Abu 6600W reels, precision made from 316 marine grade stainless steel and super strong to avoid the possibility of the reel frame flexing during the cast
So, I thought to myself (after discovering I'd fished with 8lb mainline at Donhead, while for some reason thinking it 6lb) I will load some 6lb line onto a plastic spool, but first fill the holes in the moulding with epoxy to prevent the spool collapsing...I did the deed, two-thirds filled the spool with unfused braid - this, wound on levelly using the EAT'Electric Auger Technology', acts as both backing and as an arbour - and then wound on 100 yards of 6lb Stren
A ten magnet adjustable overrun control on this baitcasting reel further improves the control when playing large fish