avet 80 reel T-RX Quad Series 2-Speed Lever Drag Big Game Reels – White Water Outfitters 6 marine grade aluminum and stainless steel components Avet T-RX 80/2 Lever Drag

The flat construction lays on the spool predictably, doesnt whip and loop the way round 8-strand braids can, and in personal experience running it on spinning setups targeting halibut, seabass, calicos and surfperch, it simply doesnt cause problems

Avets Patented silent dog and gear anti-reverse system takes this reel to the next level, re-designed with more engagement teeth to reduce potential back-play and keeping the reel locked up for the next battle

If you simply pressed the roller bearing out and installed a 2500C drive, you'd need a custom nylon bushing with larger OD to replace the black one in my second photo above

What sticks out about it is the relative affordability compared to some other lines

I love to use a dual-blade spinnerbait, like the Molix Venator, because it mimics a small school of baitfish swimming through the water

While this lure crushes fish by itself, many anglers like to tip the center treble hook with a minnow head for added scent appeal