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The rod is specced for 3/8 to 1-ounce lures, and while that 1-ounce rating is ambitious, I find it perfect for 1/2-ounce jigs and spinnerbaits

The 150 is ideal for inshore casting applications, the 300 is perfect for bucktailing fluke and throwing big topwaters for stripers, and the 400 size with the power handle is the best reel for deep jigging

Its not the lightest reel on the shelf, but I do like the feel of it in my hands with the oversize gearing on the right side, reminding me a bit of PENNs slow-pitch reels

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