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Henschel Reels
Henschel Reels come from Germany and offer some options not available anywhere else at any cost. The reels still in the market place are the dual-mode in sizes #2-5 and the Ulti-mode in sizes #2-4. Both have a progressive reelfoot option. This reelfoot places the frame and spool of the reel closer to being under your casting hand and provides two advantages. The first is that the rod/reel combination simply feels lighter, especially when casting. Secondly, the rod seems to "come alive" in your hands which may have a lot to do with the rod/reel feeling lighter. This particular design is not so exaggerated that you end up with a radical angle of the line to the first stripping guide, nor does it prevent your rod hand line finger from controlling the line effectively on the retrieve. Having said all that, Henschel still provides all sizes with a traditional foot as standard. Sizes range from a 7/8 weight all the way to a serious large tarpon/bluewater reel. Spare spools are available and are quite simple to change. The HART-COAT finish on the Black and Silver aluminum models is remarkably durable and is much more resistant to scratches and boat marks than virtually any anodized reel. The dual-mode design is friction based so there is no intermediate "chatter" mode as with some other models. The Ulti-mode also features the Henschel dual-mode system. The capacities are about the same as the standard dual-modes, but the arbors are quite a bit larger. All the clutch and drag mechanisms are a part of the frame so that the spools are quite a bit less expensive.
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