bauer fly reels sst SLT Reel lightweight reels that can handle lines 2wt through 8wt and are ideal for all freshwater applications Bauer Fly Reels | Trident

As I played more, I eschewed using towers and walls at certain points and found that to be just as good of a defensive option

It has a large arbor design enabling maximum line recovery Nitrolite SD Reel CLOSEOUT

You basically turn it forward to tighten, and back it off or turn it back towards you to lessen the drag

I love the feel of the fight of a hefty bluegill on a light rod like this but I will tend to fish traditional dry flies and my favorite wet flies on this one and break out a heavier rod for the big stuff

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