abu garcia ambassadeur baitcast reel C3 6501 Reel, Left Handed while the compact bent handle and star add convenience. Abu Garcia C3 Catfish Special

Enhanced Drag Performance: The carbon fiber drag system provides the power and reliability you need to confidently battle larger fish

But at 7.3 ounces, the Abu Garcia Black Max is actually lighter than some of my more expensive reels

D2 Gear Design Large Diameter Brass Gear Equipped with a strong large diameter brass gear, it has increased durability and strength, the strong gear allows you to fight with big fish with confidence

Again its friction on the spool and guides on a spinning reel spool that is stationary as opposed to a spinning spool that is feeding line on a baitcaster

The reel comes straight out of the box with the spool tension knob set, but if you really like to dial in your reel and tinker with the knob, its in a tight spot near the star drag