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5. Carrot Stix Coral Series
7
6
LH
Cool features: It ships with two handle sizes to
customize for technique. The longer handle pro-
vides a bit more torque.
Price: $149.99 or $229.99
overall weight: 7.2 or 7.6 ounces
Ball bearings: 6 or 11
Retrieve speeds: 6.3:1
carrotstix.com
6. Favorite Fishing Rush
LH
Cool features: An Airlite main gear and tough,
light carbon frame and side plates keep the weight
down, while soft-touch coated cork knobs provide
sure grip.
Price: $150
overall weight:
Ball bearings: 10
Retrieve speeds: 7.3:1
favoriteusa.com
7. Daiwa Tatula CT Type-R LH/8:1
Cool features: Like the standard Tatula CT, the
Type-R features a more streamlined, compact frame,
but by swapping in an “Extra Super Duralumin”
(high-grade aluminum) spool, it’s even lighter.
Price: $180
overall weight: 7.2 ounces
Ball bearings: 8
Retrieve speeds: 6.3:1/7.3:1/8.1:1
daiwa.com/us/
CheCk ouT The 13 FIShInG TRICkShoP
Your boat, your jersey and now your reel – it can all match thanks to 13 Fishing’s sweet TrickShop. The online store allows anglers to choose custom
parts for Concept series reels, see what the parts will look like when installed and then purchase everything needed to bring a reel up to personal spec.
Check it out at 13fishing.com/trick-shop-2/.
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