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Old 02-19-2025, 11:17 PM
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Default Re: Spinning reel for fluke

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Originally Posted by John D. View Post
How do they get it so light? Concerned it may have some of the same issues the Ballistic has with the reel handle breaking/bending when snagged or heavy torque. The BGMQ is built like a tank but carries an extra two ounces.
I've never come close to that with any of the 5 ballistics in have, and I've hung many jigs, snagged the bottom and handled cow nose rays pushing 35-40 lbs. I'm pretty hard on my gear too. Meticulous, but definitely hard on my tackle.
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