baitcast reels with auto-adjustment magnetic braking system KastKing MegaJaws Elite Baitcasting Reels, 7.2:1 Gear Ratio, Left Handed, Black Violet, Shallow Spool, No Flipping Switch, Baitcasting compared to only 5 Abu Garcia Agenda AGS562UL Reel Option:150HG Fathom Musky Reel

baitcast reels with auto-adjustment magnetic braking system KastKing MegaJaws Elite Baitcasting Reels, 7.2:1 Gear Ratio, Left Handed, Black Violet, Shallow Spool, No Flipping Switch, Baitcasting compared to only 5 Abu Garcia Agenda AGS562UL Reel Option:150HG Fathom Musky Reel

Abu Garcia Agenda AGS562UL Spinning Fishing Rod 5'6” Ultra Lite FOR PARTS | eBay

Best Compact: Daiwa Coastal SV TW 150 Pros Incredibly compact Aluminum frame is durable and lightweight Smooth Cons Limited drag Key Features Weight: 6.9 ounces 150-size spool in a 100-size body Aluminum frame and side plate Carbon drag Line Capacity: 165 yards of 30-pound braid 7.1: 1 and 8.1:1 gear ratios Bearings: 2CRBB+5BB+1 Max Drag: 11 pounds MSRP: $269.99 Daiwa built the Coastal SV TW 150 specifically for Gulf Coast redfish and speckled trout

Fathom Musky Reel

Reel Option:150HG

I blamed the reel, the wind, the line—anything but my own ignorance of the one system designed to prevent it all: the braking system

compared to only 5 or 6 on most other reels