I have been using the bg4500 for a long time and it became heavy for me, so I wanted to get something lighter but with the same endurance as this one
Bearings should be stainless steel, and placed in areas where the load is best supported and distributed in order to maximize stability when under heavy strain
Tapered monofilament nylon lines are also really good for fishing solid PVA bags, where you need something that can absorb the shock of casting that sort of weight without fear of crack-offs, even if you aren't trying to hurl larger solid bags towards the horizon
As my good friend and experienced offshore angler Earl Evans put it, Yellowfin are hungry and have low inhibitions. It is not uncommon to see them blast 10 feet out of the water with a popper in their mouth like Jaws inhaling a seal pup
Reeling toads, buzz baits, wake baits, pencil poppers and others are all excellent too