apache 5 6 fly reel Abel Vaya Tiger Trout Abel Vaya 5/6wt in Basic Black with Ebony handle — machined in the USA Abel Vaya Native Cutthroat Fly

But Im talking about floating soft plastics like the Slug-Go

On The One Hand, This Practical Reel Type Helps Fish Swallow The Bait Properly

I had to make several adjustments on my spool to keep from backlashing, which never happens with my usual line

This rod has been used for very light duty, never kept in a rod locker, or otherwise abused.I was willing to give the benefit of the doubt on the first one but this one broke in exactly the same spot under very light usage.Instead of paying the replacement - into the trash it goes and I'll just cut my losses and move on to a more durable option because clearly my luck with the 703 isn't great

Keeping all slack out of the line is important because perch usually dont grab bait, they nibble