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Think of it like this: your lure is the brake pedal for your spool

From Baitcasters to Spinning Reels, we give anglers the advantage of a powerful set up, free flowing lines, and dependable gear for every explosive strike and thrilling battle, whether its a monster Murray cod in Copeton Dam or a hard-fighting barramundi on the Daly River.

Youll want brakes that are forgiving while youre learning the basics and a reliable drag that protects your line and gear if you hook something big

And you adjust the tension knob until you stop feeling wiggle in the spool itself

On that last point I dive a bit more into what can go wrong in that process particularly with light lures in the BFS casting article here

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