As far as looks go, the Orvis Hydros reel is okay, nothing out of the ordinary
Rarely, if ever, for their primaryfishingdue to limitations in casting distance, accuracy, drag power, and overall durability compared to spinning or baitcasting reels
Ive been lucky enough to tangle with some of those iconic freshwater predators that were once just the stuff of Boys Own fishing tales, including the golden dorado of Argentina, the peacock bass of the Amazon and the toothy paraya of the mighty Orinoco river in Columbia
Taking biodegradability a step further, other soft bait manufacturers like Hogy Lures have recently been tinkering with soy based materials in production
I do want a tip on this rod which doesnt flap around in the wind and drive me loopy but I want a degree of finesse and feel to fish lighter lures when possible, and I also want a rod that is easy to punch lures into hectic conditions again and again without ripping my shoulders off
Rod Shimano Catana EX Spinning 1,65M - 3,00M Versatile range of rods for all types of lure fishing