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You can also find some used Medalists online for a penny and a song, and a lot of clicker-reel fanatics will tell you that the retro versions are superior to the newer reels, which are now made overseas

I occasionally like to securely tie this one on and cast for spring bass in the shallows, especially if I'm using an old fiberglass rod equipped with a vintage Ambassadeur 5000 baitcasting reel

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This is particularly helpful when you hook into a large fish

Otherwise, look into renting gear, at least until you decide backpacking is something you want to continue doing