shakespeare ugly stik catfish spinning fishing rod 2 Piece — Abernathy Panamá The Ugly Stik Catfish Casting Rods Model:EC70MF Marine sinker box Lamiglas LX86HC X-11 Salmon/Steelhead

shakespeare ugly stik catfish spinning fishing rod 2 Piece — Abernathy Panamá The Ugly Stik Catfish Casting Rods Model:EC70MF Marine sinker box Lamiglas LX86HC X-11 Salmon/Steelhead

Lamiglas LX86HC X-11 Salmon/Steelhead Cast Rod, 8'6", 2 Pc, Mod. F, Hvy, 1/2-1 1/2 oz Lures, 12 Lb - 25 Lb Line Drift Plug Harware

I’m going to venture a guess that these gears simply add light friction to the spool end, as John surmised

Marine sinker box

Casting Rods Model:EC70MF

Loops are secured tight on the cage to prevent floppiness from overlapping loops

The Ugly Stik Catfish Special Spinning Rod was specifically designed for casting for catfish from banks