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(Had her since 2016) First baitcaster & still going strong Mikee Nolen I started on a Black Max

The thumb bar pushes down easily enough when there is no pressure at the end of the line, but if there is any tension at all, like when your bait is in the hook keeper and the line is tight, that thumb bar will not engage

Design & Ergonomics: I commented earlier about the placement of the thumb bar and how I found myself gripping the rod further back than I typically like during a cast

So I snagged my 2500CI R/S plate, and set out to convert my 1500C to 1500CI

High line capacity: 16 lb/250 yds or 20 lb/210 ydsmeets demands of heavy live or cut bait setups