avet jx 6 3 mc raptor lever drag reel 2-Speed Reels – White Water Outfitters Avet boosted the drag to 28 lbs at max and increased the line capacity without increasing the physical size of the reel Avet JX 6/3 MC Raptor

However, testing had to wait until I had an opportunity to upgrade both reels with signature blaze orange Whisker Seeker reel accessory kits (RAK)

Key Advantages of Baitcaster Reels : Casting Accuracy : Unlike spinning reels, baitcaster reels allow for precise casting, ideal for placing lures in specific locations like tight cover or around structures

I would also use this reel for one of my go to rods as the shallow spool holds enough line for most applications

There are subsurface that work, such as a shallow-running Bomber or Redfin, but the depth and presence of sea lettuce often precludes their use

The drag washer was actually rusting because the drag plate had been stuck on it for so long

But the Shimano Metanium HG features a magnesium CoreSolid body that integrates the frame, side plate, and levelwind guard into a single structure to eliminate body flex