cornhuskers ice fishing reel ICX Precision Reel, 2.6:1 Inline FreeSpool Ice Defrost lubricant with an aluminum spool and handle means that even when you’re chilled to the bone this setup is still getting the job done. Ice Fishing Reels | Blain's

The secondary (freespool) drag has failed on both but more frequently on the Live Liner

Thin diameter gives you casting distance and line capacity

You can also use much higher test line when throwing braid, which allows you to pull fish out of thick mats or other types of cover

And sometimes a surprise catch might not work out on the hook youre using, but that is part of what keeps us coming back

A crusty, large & charming salmon reel, as found

Zig fishing is often about being able to make changes quickly or capitalising on situations once you do find the fish at a certain depth, and once you learn how to zig fish effectively, there will be times when you are catching when bottom fishing would be producing nothing