baitcaster combo lews Lew's American Hero Camo Baitcast Reel and Fishing Rod Combo, IM7 Graphite Rod, 5+1 Bearings, 7.5:1 Gear Ratio, One-Piece Graphite Frame, Camo/Black : Sports & Outdoors external control over your cast Team Lew's Custom Black Baitcast

The reel sits low on the rod, with a large handle providing more leverage for fighting a big fish

How tough can a 5.78 ounce reel really be

NO, THANKS Compare Revo X BFS Low Profile Reel Models REVO5 X BFS-L $119.99 Reel Size: LP Gear Ratio: 7.3:1 Retrieve: Left Max Drag: 20lb # Ball Bearings: 8 Mono Cap (yds/lbs): 55/8 35/12 25/17 Braid Cap (yds/lbs): 45/20 35/30 25/50 REVO5 X BFS $159.95 Reel Size: LP Gear Ratio: 7.3:1 Retrieve: Right Max Drag: 20lb # Ball Bearings: 8 Mono Cap (yds/lbs): 55/8 35/12 25/17 Braid Cap (yds/lbs): 45/20 35/30 25/50

Maneuverability: Easier to handle in thick vegetation or boats

None of these reels is particularly difficult to service, but with the classic CT if you need to oil the bearings, its a simple matter of removing a side plate knob, oiling the easily accessible bearing and moving on

The most memorable was around 4 1/2 pounds