The model that is the staple in my arsenal as a do-everything workhorse is the standard Tatula with no abbreviations after the name
It has been taking about 15 to 16 pounds to win some of the biggest tournaments around here, which is definitely not normal
In fact, this drag almost takes a quarter-second to kick in, definitely able to slam on the brakes but not too quickly
We have our favored brands, but there are a lot of good brands out there, and each of them offers anglers a wide variety of gear ratios for you to select from
The Raptor Plus is also built to tighter frame tolerances, which translates to less flex under sustained load and a more confident, solid feel when a fish is pulling hard against the drag
Although it is still made today, the first models are always thought of as best