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It is strong and abrasion resistant, making it great for targeting big fish around sparse and isolated cover

MegaJaws Elite baitcaster reels have all of the features that tournament Pros and avid recreational anglers demand in a fishing reel: Shallow Spool for light presentations and accuracy, CNC machined aluminum frame with carbon fiber swing-wing side cover for a 6.2 oz weigh-in, low-profile design gives it a height of 41mm, AMB System and 9+2+1 shielded stainless steel ball bearings with two super-spin spool bearings for extremely long casting

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That will buy you a Lews Carbon Blue GT baitcasting combo

However, for $200, this is a quality rod and reel combination that I truly believe will hold up for a pretty long time