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Eight ball bearings and a roller bearing make this reel one of the smoothest on the market, bar none

Here are the variables that are in this experiment: Line Power: Equal both at 10 lbs Rod Lenght: Equal both the exact same 76 rods made by the same manufacturer with the same power rating Reels: Equal both lines were on the same sized Shimano Stradic Ci4 reel Lures: Equal both were 1/2 oz teardrop shaped weights so that wind-friction is minimized Casting Force As equal as possible without a $$$$ machine Line Diameter: Not equal but thats ok because it is part of the reason why braid has an advantage Note: I did 5 casts with each line for the first round before switching the weights and doing 5 more casts to make sure that the weights used were not impacting the results

Having a buddy hold a pen or pencil stuck through the hole in the middle of the spool works well, but the various spooling tools sold here at Tackle Warehouse are especially helpful and convenient

Common Fishing Lure Comparison Guide The Good, the Bad, the Ugly Travis Olander 01.27.23 Live bait works great, but a fishing lure has obvious advantages: theyre reusable, theyre made to attract specific fish in particular conditions, and theyre highly controllable

Match Your Reel with the Right Rod Your rod and reel must work together for optimal performance

The power handle on the TranX is ideal for winching powerful fish away from structure or off the bottom