bauer fly reel RX sealed carbon fiber drag system Bauer SLT Fly Reel -

Im a big believer in using reels with smooth and reliable drags, they protect the lighter line from breaking when a larger or stronger fish makes an unexpected run. Arola does have one heavier action rod rigged up and uses it when larger fish are observed

I believe the strike indicator creates slack in the line, leading to less contact and the reason for missing fish on the strike

Plenty of back bone to handle those heavy head shakes

Thanks Chris!!" -Ray Markiewicz

We ventured out using conventional tackle with 30-pound Berkley Big Game mono on Penn Fathoms and Shimano Trinidad reels along with Penn Slammer spinning reels in the 4000/5000 series class

When catfishing with these techniques the sound of the float hitting the water helps draw in fish and gets them to strike