duckett fishing rods with free reel Salt Series Medium Heavy Spinning Rod res carbon for the perfect strength to weight ratio to endure the rigors of inshore fishing Spinning Rod Salt Series Duckett

Krantz & Smith of New York made it in 1908

It's a great option for anglers who want a reliable tool that won't break the bank

When I test reels I let them freely manifest whatever problems they have so I could report on them, but that can't include letting my braid get damaged and eventually break off with the lures or else my fishing days would be really short and expensive

The finish is matte black, with a white Echo logo on the spool cap and a white company name on the drag adjustment knob

Male knurling (left) and female knurling (right) Simon Shimomura side plates Simon Shimomura is author of three books on collectible Ambassadeur reels and is considered an expert and historian of Ambassadeur

In recent times, localised product development has increased the presence of the brand within the NZ & Australian markets