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Gator Bucket Cuban Yoyo Hand Reel, 6 in Diameter, High-Impact Plastic
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- Item weight
- 3.52 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 6.5 x 6.42 x 2.05 inches
Quick take
A 6-inch high-impact plastic hand reel for storing handline leaders and rigging, made in the USA.
This 6 inch Cuban yoyo hand reel is a simple plastic spool for winding up long leaders so they stay tangle-free in the tackle bag. It also suits traditional handline fishing or keeping handline planers wrapped and ready. At about 3.5 ounces and made in the USA, it is light enough to toss in any kit.
Best for
- Storing long leaders and handlines between trips
- Traditional handline fishing from piers or anchored boats
- Anglers who rig at home and need organized leader storage
Skip if
- You want to fish handlines frequently from a boat
- You need a motorized reel
Strengths
- Lightweight plastic is durable and does not corrode
- 6-inch diameter holds a lot of line compactly
- Simple design means no moving parts to break
Trade-offs
- Manually retrieving line from a hand reel is slow and tiring
- No drag or braking; landing a fish is an arm workout
- Most modern anglers prefer spinning reels; this is for traditional methods
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Pier & bank fishing
Specifications
| Type | hand line reel |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 6 in |
| Material | High-impact plastic |
| Made in | USA |
| Sizes available | 6 in and 9 in |
Facts
| Reel size | 6 in |
|---|
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