Two of the images here are from the waterfront in Genoa, Italy, which I visited this winter in 2015
Advanced Reel Components: As you move from basic to more advanced reels, additional components come into play, especially in applications where you are fishing for large/deep water fish
If you cannot adjust the helmet to fit properly according to these instructions, DO NOT USE THE HELMET
Those initial fluorocarbon lines, which stemmed from Japan, were extremely rigid and abrasion resistant, which was good for some fishing purposes, but anglers quickly discovered that tying knots in fluoro was infinitely more difficult than with mono
It fits experienced anglers more than beginners
Daiwa SP Minnows cast well for this class of lure thanks to an internal weight transfer system built into the lure