The reel was a far cry from the buttery smooth and polished reels the Galvan family is known for today, but you can see the beginning of their first reel, The Standard. I spoke with Kurt Lemon, Galvans second dealer, who picked up the reels just after Kienes Fly Shop in Sacramento
Model reel: Okuma Cortez 10cs Model rod: Okuma Cortez Jig Configuration: Overhead Fishing method: Jigging Reel Specifications: Mono line capacity (mm/m): 0.40/360, 0.45/270, 0.50/220 Braid line capacity (lb/yd): 485/50, 325/65 Reel weight: 499 grams Max drag (kg): 8kg Gear ratio: 6.2:1 Bearings: 4+1 Line retrieve: 109.2cm per crank Reel handle position: Right Reel features: Mechanical Stabilizing System - Magnetic Control System - Ergo Grip - Graphite Frame + Sideplates - Machined aluminium spool - Multi-Disc Carbonite Drag System - XL Gearing - 5 year warranty Rod Specifications: Rod material: Graphite/Composite Rod length: 5'0'' Pieces: 1 Line rating: 15-24kg Lure rating (If Applicable): 150-300 grams Reel seat: Graphite Guide type: Ceramic Gimbal type: Graphite Rod features: 26T graphite fused blank Supplier part number: COM14OK004B Delivery & Returns Delivery estimate 1-4 business days (non-rural) Please allow 3-10 business days for rural and island deliveries
The damage to these places has lasting effects on their survival
This means they have a slower retrieve but produce more torque for reeling in larger fish such seabass, halibut, or even shark
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