Every fishing electronics company built a version after Garmin pioneered the technology
In an effort to cut weight, I presume, Hardy opted for an odd notch on top of the frame where the spool sat without any extra support
That thick body produces a unique wide wobble that drives fish crazy
Part of it comes down to casting style as well
Specs: - 5.3:1 gear ratio, 53.3" of line per crank (fast retrieve for a reel this size) - 33 lb max drag (Daiwa ATD smooth from the first pull) - Machined aluminum Hardbodyz body, Air Rotor, Digigear - Braid capacity: 440 yds of 80 lb / 590 yds of 65 lb - 6+1 bearings, screw-in aluminum handle, left/right convertible Perfect for: bluefin/yellowtail popping and surface iron, long-range trips, shark fishing from the beach, or any long-soak surf setup where you need serious line capacity and drag
Then I switched to the Trick Worm and fished them on a Size 2 Owner Weedless Sniper Finesse Neko Hook, but then I ran out of those, too. 5