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Bleed is a phenomenon where oil separates from thickener over time, and once oil is gone you're left with a depleted thickener that looks good but in reality has little lubrication properties and could harden after a while

Best For: Beginners to pros seeking a smooth, long-casting reel for cranks and jerkbaits

The rods have options for a comfortable cork grip, or an EVA shrink wrap grip, which I find works well in wet and slimy conditions

But then I made my first mistake, I started reading magazine articles, watching fly fishing shows on television, watching VHS tapes (yes, I watched them!)

The materials, the craftmanship of how you put it all together, the style, the look, the appearance, the color, the detail and the inlays