3-4 oz topwater lure for striped bass Charter Grade Popper: 3/4oz Best Striped Bass Lures -

The low seating on the blank and small profile of the reel meant it was no problem clamping my thumb down fully over the spool

Its a Drag However, I can personally vouch for the fact that the drag on this reel is super smooth and works very well

I use 30-inch, 40-pound mono leaders attached to my braid with an Albright knot with a 50-pound TA Clip at the other end

then this is one to try

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