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Sure its not the lightest reel youll hold, and if salty seas are your playground, itll need some TLC to keep it spick and span

For lighter braid (15-pound tied to 30-pound fluoro), here are the three strongest knots, in order

Abu Garcia Revo IKE Low Profile Reel Baitcast Fishing Reel Best in Construction Abu Garcia IKE Signature Size LP Low Profile Baitcast Fishing Reel, Reliable Freshwater Reel, Durable & Lightweight Graphite Construction, Infini Brake System, Max Drag of 15lb | 6.8kg Key Features Four styles to choose from Uses stack carbon matrix system Gullwing side plate for easy brake and spool access Simple construction with easy access maintenance Easy operation This Abu Garcia Reel is designed with features to ensure better performance, such as the G2 gear design for durability, a 10+1 stainless steel HPCR bearing system, a MagTrax braking system, and a titanium-coated line to avoid line breakage

Color aside, the Mike Iaconelli Ike Series of rods are great and may now be my favorite of the Abu rod collection

Those who elected to tie a double line (most often with a Bimini twist) then had two knots to test

Not YGK X-Braid cord 8 its diameter is much thinner than competitors of a similar price point