Load it with monofilament in 1520lb or braid in 2030lb with a fluorocarbon leader of 15lb
The rod and reel combo below cost me less than $80: The cheapest, usable , spinning reels in finesse sizes (say around 1000 to 2000 size) will probably always be that little bit lower cost than the cheapest BFS reels
There are many different additional brake systems on these reels, like Centrifugal brakes (pins inside creating friction) and Magnetic brakes that slow the spool down with magnets both of which are adjustable
In many of the other reels weve used over the years, it seems like they typically excel in one or the other, but the Alloy M baitcaster handles well in both
River Memories One thing that is worth remembering is that big fish eat small flies, now, Im not saying they only eat small flies, but they do at times
I made a mental mode of the weedy area as we called it a day