If the anti-reverse bearing were to become compromised, you could risk losing fish because the handle will turn backward as you go to set the hook
So you need a rod that can take a heavy dose of use and abuse, and still be as good in three years as it is now
This guides line placement for precise spooling
Taking all the above factors into account, along with smoothness as a smaller but still key consideration, these are the eight best musky reels on the market
This smooth performance also ensures perfect line lay on both spinning and baitcasting reels, minimizing wind knots and maximizing your efficiency
For the photo, I've put the spool shaft back together so that you can see the bellevilles (key #5), the pusher bushing (key #6), the left spool bearing (key #7), the spool tube or bearing sleeve (key #8), the right spool bearing (key #14), two spool washers (key #16) with a spool spring (key #15) in between, and the brake bearing (key #17)