shimano 2 speed conventional reels TAC40IIA Talica A 2-Speed Lever Drag Reel The Long Range Special (LRS) is created for deep water as the spool is created to be wider and hold more braid or mono without the reel being to large. Shimano SpeedMaster II 2-Speed Conventional

Its cold-forged gears are robust enough to handle the strenuous demands of saltwater fishing, but it is lighter than many other reels in its class.The Vanford is versatile enough to be used in a variety of saltwater environments, from coastal waters to offshore reefs

Where the reel has really come into its own has been squid jigging and playing summer species like mackerel, the reel couples up nicely with my various LRF and HRF rods

along the way, Kris explains where the trout and the native mountain whitefish like to hide

What impressed me most is how Daiwa have managed to balance strength and usability without making the pole feel clunky