After searching the market for a few options we compiled the list below: Make: Abu Garcia Model: Revo Toro Beast T3 Power Handle: Y Gear Ratio: 4.9:1 Line Retrieve Per Turn: 27" Drag: 25 Lbs Price: $330 USD Make: Shimano Model: Tranx 401A Power Handle: N - Aftermarket $40 USD Gear Ratio: 5.8:1 Line Retrieve Per Turn: 30" Drag: 22 Lbs Price: $320 USD Make: Daiwa Model: Prorex 400 Power Handle: Y Gear Ratio: 5.3:1 Line Retrieve Per Turn: 28" Drag: 26.5 Lbs Price: $340 USD Make: Daiwa Model: Lexa TW 400 Power Handle: Y Gear Ratio: 5.3:1 Line Retrieve Per Turn: 28" Drag: 28.7 Price: $360 USD Make: Okuma Model: Komodo SS 463 Power Handle: Y Gear Ratio: 6.3:1 Line Retrieve Per Turn: 33" Drag: 30 Lbs Price: $290 Note: Currently using this model The second criteria we have is being able to achieve high speeds if we need it to trigger bites
They all asked me questions, and I told them how pap and me and all the family was living on a little farm down at the bottom of Arkansaw, and my sister Mary Ann run off and got married and never was heard of no more, and Bill went to hunt them and he warnt heard of no more, and Tom and Mort died, and then there warnt nobody but just me and pap left, and he was just trimmed down to nothing, on account of his troubles
The new Custom Lites have split grip handles with Lews exclusive Winn Dri-Tac Ultra ProWeave Grips for all day comfort and control
The 5 bearings provide better control when reeling in, and its 7.5:1 gear ratio retrieves the line quickly
i do like the idea of the hardwood plys and the epoxy however, as weight is my primary concern
