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An important brake that is not built into any Baitcaster is our thumb

Pole length includes the handle so the usable length is 6" shorter than pole length depending on the depth of your rod holder

Reel Handle Position Right

If you plan on using frogs on top of matted grass fields or lily pads, combined with braided fishing line up to 65 pounds (You need the heavier line to get a fish out of the grass/lily stems), or heavier jigs fished in heavy cover (blowdowns, beaver dams), then usually longer rods are the way to go

This post will address some of the upgrades that can make this reel a more than adequate performer as well as some of the pitfalls that can be avoided with some forewarning and preventative maintenance