baitcaster rod and reel use KastKing Royale Legend Pro Combo 8.0:1 / Right Handed / 6'8" / Fast-Medium-Jerk Bait The Abu Garcia Revo X Baitcast Combos feature the redesigned Gen5 Revo X low profile reel and a 30 Shakespeare Agility Low Profile Combo

Six stainless steel HPCR bearings plus one roller bearing support smooth operation, and the Carbon Matrix drag system adds steady pressure through the fight

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Unfortunately the spare spool is made out of graphite rather than aluminum The drag knob could use some refinement Durability: The Cardinal looks like a hard-wearing reel with a plate of metal armor covering its entire body, and in this case looks are not deceiving

New materials and high-end machining techniques have paved the way for low-profile baitcasters that are not only built for heavy saltwater use but excel in it

If youre fishing heavy lures or heavy line, a heavy power rod is ideal