black shimano reel SLX71HGA SLX 70 A Baitcasting RigidCast Technology – Minimises spool wobble and main shaft deflection for incredibly smooth and accurate long Shimano Curado 200 K Baitcasting

This is especially important on a trip like this where I was power fishing and quickly covering a lot of ground

I have vivid memories of 40-plus-inch bass straightening the hooks on expensive topwater plugs because, presumably, the manufacturer never intended that lure to be used on big fish! VMC trebles do a very good job for less money, and the slightly longer shank and thinner gauge wire performs well, especially for striped bass, bluefish, and false albacore

Just kinda seems like there isnt a lot of plastic up by the swivel

The reel was presented as an inexpensive, yet sturdy, option with a line capacity of 80 yards and a weight of 4 oz., retailing for 50 cents