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Adjusting the brakes can be tricky, but most reels come from the factory with proper brake settings

The lack of knowledge about proper venting hinders efforts to reduce fish mortality

Typical characteristics of these reels are shallow , ultralight spools , a high quality braking system , relatively high gear ratio (typically 6.3:1 up to 8.2:1), light drags with around 8lb maximum pressure ( to avoid crushing the shallow spool as well as being ideal for light lines ) and high performance ball bearings to minimise the resistance of the spool rotation when casting lightweight lures

That very evening I happened to have a number of my homemade reels with me, which I showed to Martin, who was impressed by the looks of them

Pick a 6-foot, medium-heavy rod with extra-fast action and youll have the upper hand on most things large and powerful with 50- to 100-pound lines

Available in a wide range of weights and hook sizes to accommodate different soft plastics, the Bass Tactics Custom Smeltinator Jig head has proven itself on the highest level of tournament bass fishing and has become a staple among tournament anglers everywhere.