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ceymar 500 is fantastic reel for the price.
The ceymar bf can be dialed right in to where you want it. One more half a click and your bait would sink. Get very few drops from walleyes.
I really like my Avenger for regular uses, with a nice smooth drag, but the baitfeeder feature seems to have too much resistance even at the lightest setting. The only fish I can get to take off with a bait are stupid stocked trout. All other fish tend to feel the resistance and let go of the bait before I can get to it. I wonder if the Ceymar is better for that? I'd probably buy one if it performs better on the bait feeder.
Glad it’s not just me who has that experience. I was starting to think my reel was defective. The bait feeder function is trash
They're really more geared towards carp and cat fishing. They're great reels for that.
as well as upgrade to carbontex washers for drag.
Ebay has many options. For the Ceymar Baitfeeders I ordered mine straight from TUCR when I bought a rod and a reel. Bought a couple extra washers for Ceymar's I already had from TUCR, too.