Gone Phishin wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 24, 2025 4:46 pm

I so wish there was an option with a mid-20s IPT.

the 7.4:1 will get you 18ipt on an emtpy spool.. 32ipt on a full spool (which is a misnomber because if your spool is full, there is no line to bring in ) ... so on a good cast, you'll be getting mid to high twenties.

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As long as your bait falls within the rod's ratings, glides should be fine on it.

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