So make sure to patronize your local tackle shop, be polite, and ask good questions about whats been catching fish lately.
I respect those who use barbless hooks for fly fishing, of course
From: Zach: Blacksburg, VA Comments: these things open up and the keeper slides down dont waste your money
SAND & GRIT ISSUES: Surf water has this super fine sandy grit to it, and that can seriously destroy a reel over time
Not only are these zones easier to fish, theyre also safer for the smallmouth you intend to release
If you don't want to worry about your reel not having the proper drag you need, upgrading to a model that's over $100like the Penn, Florida Fishing Products, or Diawa reels we recommend aboveshould have you set