Mooching

When it comes to a sturdy, affordable reel for mooching (drift fishing) for salmon, trout or walleye, this is it. It is a direct-drive whose large-capacity spool and quality internals can handle mono, fluoro, or braid; it’s geared for power, with a waterproof Dartainium® drag that engages only when the handle is not being turned—so you fight the fish, not the drag. Made tough all-around, with a graphite frame and spool, sturdy metal palming ring, and non-slipping rubber handle grips.