A lure, technique or colour that works extremely effective in one system may not be productive in another so dont be afraid to try new things, mix it up with different lures, retrieve styles and have fun
I will need to post a complete article on fighting fish later to adequately cover thumbing the spool as a technique
Also, see our article on the best catfish bait
Texas Rig Tricks To Catch More Bass
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Turn up the brake to cast heavier lures, then loosen the system when I need to lob a live eel, I get maximum distance without messing with a backlash