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This does two things: It helps prevent you from breaking a weaker rod, and it reduces the strain on your wrist and shoulder from casting such a heavy rig

But the 7.1:1 gear ratio takes up an impressive 28 inches of line per handle crank

Image by Joe Balog Do you dream of catching a 10-pound bass

unless you are specifically targeting big carp or stripers, or pulling lake-dwelling bass from heavy cover, a 2- to 4-wt should be able to handle everything and will be a lot more fun and less tiring over a day-long session

There will be a handle spacer plate right underneath the handle, so take care when removing the handle