Shakespeare ATS™ Trolling Reel Reel, 20 Size Fishing Reel

KEEP THEM THIS TIME......PLEASE. YES, THIS IS JUST THE OLE ARSENAL ARG15. THAT WENT AWAY AND THEN REELS TOO BIG CAME INTO PLAY, LIKE THOSE HUGE TIDEWATERS. TRY KEEPING A REEL STYLE AND SIZE FOR AWHILE, WILL YA???? THESE ARE EZ TO USE, THE RIGHT SIZE, SPOOLED W/ BRAID, IF YOU'RE CATCHING A FISH THAT BURNS OFF 350 YARDS OF 40 POUND BRAID........YOU NEED A DIFFERENT REEL ANYHOW!!!!!!!!!!! I USE THESE FOR REDFISH AND SPECKLED TROUT FOR MY CHARTER CUSTOMERS, THEY ARE AFFORDABLE AND NON-CORROSIVE, WHEN USED DAY AFTER DAY. STICK WITH THIS REEL, DONT DISCONTINUE THEM IN A YEAR. MATCHED WITH A NEW AND IMPROVED UGLY STIK STRIPER OR CATFISH ROD. YOU HAVE A WINNING COMBO.

I have had this reel for 10 years. I use it when I'm saltwater fishing on top of reefs 85 feet deep. I have landed, small, medium, large, and extra large fish. The last time I hooked something, this reel put on a show. The fish would take off and make a run of 15 to 30 yards, then I would be able to reel in line. Only a really good reel allows you to do this. After about 15 minutes I got tired and put rod in holder in boat. After resting, I started again. Finally getting fish to top of water only to see that I had hooked a manta ray. He was 5 feet across. Cut my leader, rerigged, and started fishing again. Would highly recommend this reel. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]