best saltwater conventional jigging reel Daiwa Saltiga G Star Drag Features The HAGANE Body virtually eliminates flex Conventional Reels - The Saltwater

Features: - 4 stainless steel ball bearings + 1 roller bearing provides smooth operation - Machined aluminum spool provides strength without adding excess weight - Power Disk drag system gives smooth drag performance - Duragear brass gear for extended gear life - MagTrax brake system gives consistent brake pressure throughout the cast - Compact bent handle and star provide a more ergonomic design - Recessed reel foot allows for a more ergonomic reel design - One piece graphite frame - Graphite sideplates - 24 Ton graphite construction for a lightweight and balanced design - High density EVA handles are more durable and comfortable Specifications: Reel: - Reel Size: Low Profile - Gear Ratio: 6.4:1 - Bearings: 5 - Drag Material: Synthetic - Max Drag: 15 lbs - Braking System: Magnetic - Braid Capacity (Yards/lbs): 140/30 - Mono Capacity (Yards/lbs): 145/12 - Reel Handle Position: Right Hand Rod: - Length: 7 - Number of Pieces: 1 - Power: Medium/Heavy - Action: Fast - Line Rating: 10 - 20 lbs - Lure Rating: 3/8 - 3/4 oz - Blank Material: Graphite - Handle Material: EVA - Guide Type: Stainless Steel - Number of Guides: 7 (Including Tip)

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but do not wish to be confined to this material, as the reel may be made of metal throughout The construction of a properly balanced split bamboo rod for fly casting is a work of art and the art maker should be an expert fly fisher and a man of mechanical accuracy. Charles Orvis, 1900 Wesley D