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If you have ever put a wet fly back into a waterproof fly box, you know how the moisture can spread to other flies in the same way moisture can spread to other discs without a chance to air dry in a failed fully sealed drag

Warmer weather on the horizon Dale Bowman Chicago Sun-TimesFormer outdoors columnist

Best Conditions for Soft Plastics Soft plastics shine in clear water conditions where fish have a better view of the bait

Smooth, Reliable Performance Experience the difference a high-quality reel makes

A needle-nosed pliers is effective for removing hooks, a measuring tape (to measure length and girth), pencil or pen to record measurements and to record numbers if sturgeon is tagged (thousands have been by the Minnesota DNR), gloves (especially to handle the smaller sturgeon that have the sharp scutes), and a camera are all necessary equipment to have ready to roll

Ratings run from Light to Medium, Medium-Heavy, and Heavy, even Extra-Heavy for some trophy-fishing situations