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These eight favorites not only landed the fish reliably but also survived days of abuse on the water

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On top of all this, its an ultra-reliable reel with drag, gearing and operation that can withstand multiple seasons of use and exposure to the saltwater environment

The fish generally ends up swallowing the bait completely, making the removal of the hook is difficult at best

This latter bit about the handles varies from angler to angler