avet lx 2 speed reel G2 Lever Drag Conventional | Red; Right Hand; Without Glide Plate and wear resistance Avet LX 6/3 2 Speed

The 6.8:1 gear ratio matches the BDT050's tight wiggle, giving retrieve speed control for the pause-and-deflect cadence this bait rewards around shallow cover

It sounded like sur plus oil (its at 36:56 of the podcast)

Dont worry about the soft bend, though

So smooth

Best Under $100: Academy H2OX Mettle Pros Incredible bargain pricing Lots of bearings provide great value and smoothness over time Very durable Cons Limited handle and speed options Key Features Right-hand retrieve 7.3: 1 gear ratio 10 stainless steel bearings Aluminum frame, spool, and handle Over the past few years, Ive been repeatedly wowed by products both rods and reels in Academys H2OX lineup

Lews claims an aircraft-grade duralumin drive gear which is essentially a hard & light alloy made of aluminum, copper & other elements