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5. ABU GARCIA ZATA SPINNING
Fishing reels have to look the part, too, which is why the Zata sports a military-like OD green finish. Like a soldier, the
new model from Abu Garcia promises to be a reliable, resilient performer, wherever it’s put to work. Abu Garcia chose
strong, lightweight aluminum for the frame and the spool, which is machined to be ready for braided line. The guts consist
of a premium machined gear, 11 ball bearings, a stainless-steel shaft and a 14-pound carbon fiber drag. Little touches
such as a carbon fiber handle and Abu’s rocket spool design, which helps line flow smoothly on and off the reel,
improve performance but look good, too. The reel comes in three sizes. The midsize 30 model can handle the bulk of the
duties for bass anglers. It weighs 8 1/2 ounces. $174.95
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