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Reel Review: Kapstan Elite Spinning Reels Surf fishing means heavy rods, lures, sinkers and sometimes wicked waves

Ive been bouncing it off dock pilings, tree stumps and logs in waters no deeper than 4 feet

As noted above, it may be tougher to learn how to use a baitcaster than spinning gear

In a nutshell, I'd much rather have a reel with seven high quality bearings than ten with crappy bearings

Look around at my photos and youll see tons of pictures of fish that are well in excess of 20 pounds, many are double and triple that (or more)

The more weight you have on the line the faster the spool will turn therefore increasing backlashes or chances of backlashes