With your rod hand, press the lever once with your forefinger. The spool does five and a half revolutions, continues spinning when there is enough momentum, and stores the line quickly without back-lashing. The BOLD reel is capable of picking up line faster than any large arbor reel. In a real life fishing situation, the advantages offered by this ultra fast retrieval ratio are evident: you can move fast along a river or lake without tangling and dragging the line on the ground. When playing a fish, you can pick up the slack line without thinking, keeping constant pressure on the fish. It is amazing how much time you can save, and it makes fly fishing so much easier. Made in Spain and built in aluminium with a stainless steel mechanism, the BOLD reel is light and steady. After the initial deviation from traditional reels, operation of the lever becomes second nature and gives you a great feeling of control. Once you get accustomed to a BOLD reel, you will not go back—and why would you when this reel comes with a lifetime warranty! Available in one size to suit lines from 5 to 7 weight, the BOLD Thinkfish reel is imported and distributed by Exclusive Cast for $459, and can be ordered online. www.exclusivecast.com.au |