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Post-front conditions with rising barometric pressure, bright clear sky, and dead calm water are the worst topwater conditions of any weather cycle
Although 10-lb braid does allow you to cast slightly farther and with more accuracy, it is not that important in the long run
Some think it simulates a prawn or injured fish
Westin gives you a proper range, including suspending, sinking, and low floating options: 6.5cm, 9g 8cm, 16g (suspending) 8cm, 19g (sinking) 10cm, 31g (low floating) 10cm, 34g (sinking) 12cm, 53g (suspending) 12cm, 58g (sinking) 13.5cm (suspending) and 13.5cm, 86g (sinking) 15cm, 107g (suspending) 15cm, 115g (sinking) So, how do you choose sinking vs suspending in Irish conditions
The rod is what applies the majority of the pressure/power during the fight, but having a reel appropriately matched for the style of fishing (Open Water Vs