Over the past two months, Ive tested it on the water through kayak trips, wading sessions, and battling inshore saltwater species
They will get in grass, wood cover in the form of brush piles, standing timber, stumps and laydowns as well as man-made stake beds to feed and wait for the spawning conditions to get right
I do tend towards these smaller offerings a lot on smallmouth and spotted bass especially on deeper beds because they can be aggressive enough that they suck it in within minutes
Its often good to select a reel that is equipped with a magnetic brake system that will help slow the rotational speed of the spool before you have to place your thumb on it to stop the line
I've fished hydra 8 for about 2 months in san diego bay and I haven't had one break (even on 25lb angel sharks)
Few will ever fry a fish better, generally in fresh hog lard