abu garcia alx baitcaster Max™ X Baitcast Combo Abu Garcia Max X Low

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If youre looking for a high-tech reel with all the newest features, the Salty 150 probably isnt your cup of tea

It's just the right size to fit in the gap between the E and the post

Im able to test these baitcasting reels on the water in real-world situations that everyday anglers experience

Read Next: Shimano Curado DC Review Most Innovative: Ark Gravity 5 Pros Wide range of gear ratios Reasonable price point Extensive range of adjustability Line indicator Cons Only one spool size Key Features Left- and right-hand retrieves 5.4: 1, 6.4:1, 7.1:1, and 8.1:1 gear ratios 7.1 ounces Nine total bearings Ark made their name in the rod space first, but rather than their reels just being a perfunctory add-on, they took their introduction as an opportunity to change things up