Despite the fact that these inexpensive options might look a lot like the popular higher-end catfish reels the internal parts are not the same and theyre nowhere near the quality
What they did was that they split the axle's tip into two halves, then they machined the securing screw so that it would have a part near the end that is larger in diameter than the rest of the screw
So, the key is to balance your needs: Fishing environment: Tight spaces
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But because the pressure from the fighting fish is transferred through the rotor to the pinion, an anti-reverse that stopped the main gear put the meshing area between pinion and main gear under an undue stress