What's the most effective drag mechanism for fixed spool reels - front or rear ?
Originally, drags usually were on the front, in the spool itself. I think it was ABU that developed rear drags in the 70s, their ABU Cardinal reels became popular, and other makers copied the idea. The cycle has now gone full circle, and there seems more front drag reels in the shops than rear drag reels. Does this mean they are better?
While I'm on the subject of reels, has anybody tried the new small baitrunners ?
Originally, drags usually were on the front, in the spool itself. I think it was ABU that developed rear drags in the 70s, their ABU Cardinal reels became popular, and other makers copied the idea. The cycle has now gone full circle, and there seems more front drag reels in the shops than rear drag reels. Does this mean they are better?
While I'm on the subject of reels, has anybody tried the new small baitrunners ?