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Twelve to 17-pound braid has a diameter comparable to 8- to 10-pound mono

This reel is not good for much I would not buy again and I dont see the reel holding up very long either only time will tell

The best pike fly reel drag systems are fully sealed to prevent water ingress and maintain smooth performance even in harsh conditions

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For example, when covering a bunch of water, youll want to do a lot of casting and that means quick retrieval to get your lure back to the boat and out for another cast