cut off the stem, lay on a blue kingfisher feather each side, tie on a black ostrich harl, give three or four rolls of it over the head, letting the stem be next to the root of the wings as you roll it, take it under the nail of the left thumb, and lap two turns of the silk over it close to the root of the wings,[37] and with the finger and thumb press up the fibres of the ostrich towards the wings, to make it stand even in its proper place
This increases capacity and casting distance without sacrificing breaking strength
Its nice to have enough reach to get the tip around the bow, but it isnt strictly necessary
The world of lure fishing awaits, along with endless stories of almost that only fellow lure-fishers will ever truly understand
The obvious danger of employing this tactic is that you may lose your rig
It can withstand the typical wear and tear of regular use, making it a reliable reel for various fishing adventures