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Seemed good, wasn't as robust as one might think and it had so much high chrome on it I was forced to paint some of it matt green

High quality reels that feature the number of bearings on models followed with a single number such as 7+1 indicates a anti reverse bearing which with tighter machining tolerances provides the angler with a no play in handle giving the angler complete control during stop and go retrieves and solid hook sets

A baitcaster is a little harder to learn, but once you become proficient with managing the spool speed with your tension knob, brakes and thumb, you can employ more tactics to your fishing game

I lightly lube them with grease at the screw and ArmorAll on the arms