Fixed Spool Reel
The fixed spool reel is generally setup having the clutch set just below the breaking strain of the line but it does have potential problems. If a big carp was to take your bait and make a run for it then there is a good chance of one of two things happening.
The first thing that will probably happen is that the run will be so fierce that it would break your line before you were in a position to reach the rod and free the clutch some more. The other thing that will probably happen if your line didn't break is that your rod will be pulled from it's rest and the next you know is your rod...
