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Turn the handle between one full turn (depending on the reel and the retrieve ratio you may need to turn one to two full turns) while firmly pushing on the center of the spool with your thumb

Best Bait Finesse Reels of 2026 Born in Japan as a niche, enthusiast-driven technique for trout fishing, the bait finesse category has emerged as one of the fastest growing segments of the domestic bass industry in recent years

That means when a fish takes a last-second dive or jumps near the boat, a quality drag has to give just a little before engaging so it doesnt rip the hooks out of a soft-lipped fish such as a seatrout of flounder

Also, larger spools contain larger drag washers, making them smoother and more powerful

Wide lever drag reel with Raptor Plus power and extreme drag performance

Every Raptor model is machined and assembled in the USA, with a true one-piece frame for maximum strength-to-weight ratio, carbon fiber drag washers for stopping power and wear resistance, and the patented silent dog and gear anti-reverse system