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With a solid 12kg drag rating, the Combat Plus V2 doesn't just perform

Specifications Pros & Cons Pros One of the smoothest baitcasters in our test Very lightweight makes the reel balance well on any rod Click on tension adjust knob Great Warranty Cons Gear ratio not listed on reel Metal scuffed with minor use Reel handle set too far off the body for easy one handed use Much like its spinning reel counterpart, I was impressed with the performance of the Johnny Morris Platinum Signature Baitcast Reel ($229)

Match reel size to the species you target: 1000-2500 size for panfish, 3000-4000 for bass and walleye, 4000+ for saltwater or big cats

And let me backtrack for a minute and tell you about what I found when I initially brought the reel home and opened it up

Always choose strong and good quality rods and reels

Casting my target 3 g, right off, the spool mass was goosey, with start-up backclash even on my lightest lure