avet 50 wide reel T-RX 2-Speed Lever Drag Reels standup and chunking for big fish Avet T-RX 50W 2-Speed Lever

I used this dumbbell from my home gym, weighing 9 kilos (19.8#) I put the reel on a broken rod, and dead lifted the dumbbell vertically with the spool fully extended (most vulnerable position for the shaft), and held it for 5 seconds

I do have to say the price is a little high, my next comparable reel price wise would be my curado DC, and having fished with both now I do have to say that although this is a very nice reel it shouldn't cost more then a curado dc

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Spool Line Correctly Always spool line with the bail open and keep light finger tension on the line as it fills the spool

Through this process, gear editor Scott Einsmann and I were able to dial in just what makes these reels tick and what they are each best suited for during a day on the water

The reel that comes with the Abu Garcia Max X Spinning Combo boasts a strong graphite body and rotor, which helps to reduce weight, allowing you to fish effortlessly for hours