2017 shimano baitcast reels SLX MGL 70 Low Profile Reel, Right Hand Shimano SLX 70 A Baitcasting

Utilizing a thick and sensitive 24-ton graphite blank, the Max5 400 2-Piece Combo delivers plenty of stopping power and durability for the demands of fresh or saltwater applications

When you get into the power and action of a rod, the conversation can get a little more nuanced

Ratings: Pluses and Minuses: Conclusion: I could be wrong, but I cannot, in my long or short term memory recall a budget priced reel (and yes I consider the $99 price point, budget) that I've enjoyed fishing as much as the Revo4 model X

The double paddle handle is comfortable on Seeker 60, but Ive recently come to appreciate power handles on both spinning reels and baitcasting reels

I have not not uesd bait casters in years but out of the box and 5 min later(3 bird nest) it all came back

The bait's appeal is in the seductive back-and-forth action of the lure, as dictated by a skilled angler