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Baitcasting reels require more practice due to their learning curve but reward experienced anglers with better control

There are many different materials and alloys that reels are made of, and modern reels have become extremely light

Abu Garcia Zenon MG-X Casting Reels Built around Abu Garcia's one-peice X-Mag Alloy frame with C6 carbon side plates, the Abu Garcia Zenon MG-X Casting Reels are packed with high-end features to set the standard for compact and lightweight performance without sacrificing strength or durability.

I expected a reel of this size to be heavier, but its just bulky (which should be expected from a reel called Megatron), not excessively heavy