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Modern sealed disc reels from Galvan, Lamson, and Ross have closed the gap with engineered low-friction materials, but the physics of a simple click mechanism remain hard to beat at the instant a fish moves

There are, however, a couple of newcomers that have entered the ring this year, which shows innovation is still alive and well outside of the hallowed halls of the bigger reel companies

Palms Metall Witch MTGC-634SF or EVERGREEN PSLJ 603-4

Bring all the supplies, lines, portable fishing tackle for backpackers and bait you'll need for the entire trip

Thats baitcasting territory

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