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Their top-end reels can compete with any on the market when it comes to drag strength, start-up inertia, and build quality

The Cadence dolly butts are reversible and I have fitted skid bungs in mine and filed down the external lip of some older skid bungs so that I can use them either way without having to remove the skid bung on the end going inside the main pole section

Opt for reels with carbon fiber drag washers or adjustable drag knobs that offer consistent pressure (ranging from 530+ pounds, depending on your target species)