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Using the wrong reel on a fishing rod may cause: Shorter casting distance Poor line control Reduced accuracy Uncomfortable handling Weaker hook sets Poor balance While some mismatched setups may still work temporarily, matched fishing gear almost always performs better

I very rarely see a Penn on my bench for any more than a cleaning

Steve Chanilo of Murrells Inlet Outpost uses three different options when threading a hook through baitfish

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I have to punch through the surf to get out to the fishing grounds, so the reel takes a beating

Genuine leather pulls with D-ring hardware, and the routed wooden handle cutouts make it easy to carry along