extension for litus 22 north face backpack Trail Lite 12 Weighing only 735 g THE NORTH FACE – LITUS

After all, there was no way the Old Man (me) would be using top-notch gear while they labored with stiff, cheap and inefficient jiggle sticks

Daiwa Ballistic MQ LT 2500D Pros Incredibly smooth while reeling Castability A drag weight heavy enough to battle even the largest bass Cons The gear ratio is a bit lower than other options, meaning a slower retrieve on the water Key Features Price: $229.99 Gear Ratio: 5.2:1 Weight: 6.9 ounces Bearings: 2CRBB + 6BB + 1RB Line Capacity: 210 yards of 10 pound mono Drag Weight: 22 pounds Throughout the spring of battling largemouth, smallmouth, lake trout, and even a 25-pound freshwater striped bass, the high-quality drag never showed the slightest sign of slipping or failing

The drag system is like the brakes on your car, it slows the retrieve for the appropriate weight of the fish you are targeting

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