The Asian Angler September 2014 Digital Issue - Malaysia - English | Page 27

lOVE fOR sPEED The Big Shooter Compact is fast, not Rocket fast, but fast. With an 8.0:1 gear ratio I had to really slow down my retrieve. I was using a lure that requires slow retrieve and with a fast reel, my cranking hand almost fell asleep. A superb reel for Sebaraus (Hampala macrolepidota) fishing but too fast for toman [giant snakehead (Channa micropeltes)] hunting. 27