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Wired2Fishs Mitch Anderson demonstrates the procedure that easily removes the deepest hooks with little tear or damage to the fish beyond the initial hookset and fight

That said, they have their place for minimalist anglers, and backpacking trips are the perfect fit

Of course, those blues werent 500-pounders but jumping billfish in smaller sizes are a good target for senior anglers

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A good reel body is sealed with metal or reinforced carbon sideplates and frame

Also the spring can release its tension if the reel is dropped or if you accidentally hit the lever