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The Concept C2's Bulldog drag system can apply up to 25lbs of smooth, steady pressure on surging fish, while its 6-way centrifugal braking system gives you amazing cast control

Choose based on your comfort

Your Skill Level: As your thumb becomes more adept at feathering the spool during a cast (your educated thumb), you can gradually reduce the number of centrifugal brakes engaged for maximum distance

But in terms of skipping, since distance isnt nearly as important, Id stay with a larger line test rating like 30lb

However, the cycle begins once summer peak establishes on lakes that stratify, long before the lakes turn over