The Underrated Parameter: REEL SENSITIVITY vs. POWER Saturday, January 10, 2026
It is vital to distinguish between mechanical power (the ability to lift a load) and the sensation of fatigue. An extremely sensitive and precise reel often transmits the lure's resistance to the hand so faithfully that it may seem "less powerful." In reality, it is simply not hiding the effort. A "cruder" reel can give the illusion of greater power simply because its mechanical inertia and internal friction mask the load variations imposed by the water on the lure.
