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A fixture within the anchorages called a strand shoe was used to secure the "dead wire" while a spinning wheel, or sheave, pulled a "live wire" across the bridge. Once it reached the opposite ...

I learned a lot about gear during this time and know what it takes to build a reliable spinning reel that will last for many seasons. Spinning reels with low start-up inertia, smooth drags ...