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I have never liked IAR as I find they eliminate all feedback from your lure/fish bites through the reel handle (much like a roller bearing headset does on a low trail bicycle since I know you're into C&V bikes as well) and you are solely dependent on the rod for feeling these vibrations

The sebaraus and tomans are certainly worthy opponents

There are plenty of awesome options out there that will help you catch plenty of fish

And theres plenty of drag to pull crappie from the structure

Bakelite 2-point centrifugal brakeThis centrifugal brake system uses an old-style bakelite block that increases casting distance