Unlike a spinning combo, where the reel hangs below the rod, a baitcasting combo positions the reel on top, giving you direct control over the line with your thumb
Twice now I have been out and I am finding the braid quite heavy in the water and with the currents running quite strong the rod tip was moving around a lot which didnt happen when i was using mono so I added a shock-leader which did seem to help
The Tiny but Mighty baitcast reel is the smallest baitcast in the world, but packs big features
The main shaft The shaft's strength comes from the fact that it is cut on one side only (red arrow), not two sides as in other reels
Plus, you have to try and find the right jig head to pair them with to get the necessary depths
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