shimano b 200 reel FastEddy Bearings shimano-curado-200hg-baitcaster-complete-fishing-reel-rubber-sealed-bearing-kit swimbait and more all while using heavy braid Shimano Curado 200 M Baitcast

When the rod bends during a cast, it loads energy into the rod, which is transferred to the fly line

Every Fall, we make a few exploratory trips down the river to see if the fish are there

Thats the two baits I keep on the front deck at all times

A shock leader absorbs the sudden force of the cast and stops a lighter mainline cracking off, which protects both the rig and anyone nearby

What we don't understand, however, is the merciless overfishing of our seas, the use of illegal fishing methods, the apparent "normality" of bycatch and the discarding of nets so that they continue to litter the seas as ghost nets

[Read our full guide on fly lines.] Leaders & Tippet What They Do Leaders and tippets connect your fly line to the fly, making the presentation natural and nearly invisible to fish