{"product_id":"seaknight-falcan-iv-dc-baitcasting-reel-digital-control-8-1-1","title":"SeaKnight FALCAN IV DC Baitcasting Reel | Digital Control 8.1:1","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"347\" data-start=\"115\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"148\" data-start=\"119\"\u003eSeaKnight FALCAN IV DC XG\u003c\/strong\u003e is a low-profile baitcasting reel featuring a \u003cstrong data-end=\"229\" data-start=\"195\"\u003edigital control casting system\u003c\/strong\u003e, high-speed \u003cstrong data-end=\"262\" data-start=\"242\"\u003e8.1:1 gear ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e and a carbon fibre drag system with a supplier-rated maximum drag of \u003cstrong data-end=\"346\" data-start=\"332\"\u003e7kg \/ 15lb\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"692\" data-start=\"352\"\u003eWeighing approximately \u003cstrong data-end=\"392\" data-start=\"375\"\u003e180g \/ 6.35oz\u003c\/strong\u003e, the reel combines a short-shaft aluminium alloy spool, brass gearing and \u003cstrong data-end=\"484\" data-start=\"467\"\u003e10+1 bearings\u003c\/strong\u003e in a compact baitcasting configuration. 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The short-shaft configuration is designed to reduce rotating spool mass while maintaining an aluminium spool construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2723\" data-section-id=\"12bd6sg\" data-start=\"2701\"\u003eCeramic Line Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2944\" data-start=\"2726\"\u003eThe reel incorporates a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2772\" data-start=\"2750\"\u003eceramic guide ring\u003c\/strong\u003e where the line passes through the level-wind system. The smooth guide surface is intended to minimise friction as line moves through the reel during casting and retrieval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2972\" data-section-id=\"1k201nb\" data-start=\"2949\"\u003eDrag Sound Function\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"3148\" data-start=\"2975\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-end=\"3000\" data-start=\"2977\"\u003edrag sound function\u003c\/strong\u003e provides audible feedback when line is being pulled against the drag system, giving the angler an additional indication when the drag is operating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3170\" data-section-id=\"y92b3w\" data-start=\"3153\"\u003eLine Capacity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\t\u003cthead\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cth\u003eLine Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cth\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3232\" 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