Quote Originally Posted by hatidua View Post
For trout, no matter the size, the reel is for storing line, nothing more (even if the trout are over 30").
I would disagree with this big time. But then again my experience is coming from a lot bigger water than what I have seen so far here in colorado. Growing up fishing the Snake River and Henrys fork in Idaho I can tell you with big water with good current, 5 wt, and a 5lb+ bows on you're going to need that drag. Ive had 25"+ fish take me into my backing more than once and was glad I had spent the extra $ on something with a decent drag.