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In his patent, the inventor of the famed Orvis Fly reel mentioned "hard rubber" as a substance used to construct his reel, a fragile substance that was introduced a few years prior by another reel inventor, Alonzo Fowler of New York

For a quick reference, check out this infographic which breaks down the major rod types, explaining where they are most commonly used, the type of reel they are best suited for and the relationship between rod action and power

From: M ichael: Georgia 6/15/22 Comments: I really wanted to like this reel, but unfortunately it has to Comments: This reel felt ok to start but after trying to dial it to it started to squeal fairly bad

Essentially, if something is flashy and loud and makes them mad, theyll eat it