The 1143 is strong enough!!I have landed Kings in the 30 to 40# range...You cant horse them but you can land them easy enough.Landed a 22.5# steelie on the nooch last year and I even horsed him a bit.If you feel the 1143 isnt strong enough you HAVENT fished one much.TM
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