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But is that worth an extra hundo

All the set-up is up front, you cast this reel without spool tension, depend on mag brake add-on to solve mid-cast wind backlash at the light end, and the stock centrifugal to solve start-up backlash with heavy weights

Besides the obvious impressive features, such as 9+1 stainless steel ball bearings, a machined gear, DuraGrease and a super strong and rigid aluminium body and side plate, the real standout highlight is the external centrifugal brake

This is not to say that you mustn't cast into the wind ever with a baitcaster, just that you are going to have to consider the consequences