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Comment by Slip Sinker on August 6, 2014 at 9:23pm

Jeff its got a very smooth drag... i keep a light drag not because of fear of breaking the line ( i use straight braid with no leader) but of pulling hooks free because of no stretch.

thanks Nathan it is a very sensitive setup as a whole. i wish the front cork handle was a little longer though, but very comfortable to use.

Jim those LM sure are healthy in your neck of the woods. good tips on drag!  i love hooking into a LM when panfishing... it never fails...id have my 4.5 ft micro light's drag singing to a 4lb bass

Comment by Jim Gronaw on August 6, 2014 at 8:41pm

I have been using the smaller Pflueger, Shakesphere and Quantum spinning reels with good success and I prefer the front drag systems...no issues with big pullage from largemouths up to 6 pounds and channel cats to 8. Here are a couple nice ones on 2 lb Trout Magnet SOS Green mono this season.

Keep in mind also that the drag on any spinning reel will change each day, and into the cooler, evening or morning hours, due to humidity and temperature changes. I check my drags before each outing, first cast, to make sure the tension and tightness has not decreased or seized up due to climatic changes. Always check them when you first hit the water, as it may well cost, or save, a big fish for you.

Comment by Nathan on August 6, 2014 at 8:38pm

Nice setup, does the exposed blank increase sensitivity noticeably?

Comment by Jeff Soto on August 6, 2014 at 6:32pm

What's the drag like?  I want my reels to have super smooth drags.  Many "name brand" spinning reels have lousy drag systems that bind and grab when a large fish makes a run.  A good way to have your line break, especially when using very light lines.