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That usually comes at a cost, and while this reel is not inexpensive, it still costs less than replacing one year after year when the fish of a lifetime strips gears or the frame falls apart from too many rough boat rides

The biggest disadvantage of small reels like this is that they are quite limited on the diameter and strength of lines you can field and the smaller diameter reel also means that a fighting fish will feel like it is giving you a tougher battle as youre trying to reel it in

A local known as the chummer would ladle bits of menhaden into the water to attract the bass

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