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Most Great Lakes rivers are small to medium size and 8 pounds just works

Ill throw it first past stumps, logs and grass patches in pockets and coves in creeks and on the main-river channel and shake my rod tip every time

Despite its ultra-thin profile, PowerPro Max-8 retains exceptional tensile strength, boasting a 25% thinner diameter compared to traditional braided lines of similar strength

Using mostly Shimano's over the years I did have my doubts if the Revo could match or get even close to the quality and longevity that the Stradic had provided

It is a little quieter than most but still clicks smoothly

The fluorocarbon leader is more abrasion resistant, provides some stretch, and is harder for fish to see