Remember, a properly sized reel with an appropriate drag system will give you control over hard-fighting fish, while the material and design of the reel will provide durability and versatility on the water
We use two ceramic bearing and building pulleys specifically for these synthetic lines. The biggest change in the reel is in the controls and the motor
Here, fluorocarbon is king, as the dense filament gets deeper than traditional monofilament, and transmits strikes better
I buy and/or try tons of new rods, reels, and tackle every single year
With less friction through the guides and virtually no memory, 6lb braid launches light baits with minimal effort
Flipping and Pitching Another trend for the year so far has been shallow flipping and pitching