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Ive just added it to this list of the best reels in 2026 because after fishing it extensively, the team agrees that its a top mid-range option thanks to its versatility, ergonomic design, and low startup inertia

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Or Ill twitch it once and let it sit there

It opens nicely, but when it's being closed it moves smoothly for a short distance then it suddenly hits a lot of resistance at the toggle point, and extra force is required to push it past that point so it could snap closed

Make sure to keep buzzbaits, Whopper Ploppers, Zara Spooks, Heddon Tiny Torpedos, and the Rebel Pop-R in your box of topwater lures