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On a spincasting reel, the line is stored on a spool underneath a dome with a hole in its top

At the strike, let the rod bend over and load up, then just pick it up and fight the fish as usual

The second fish went to the experienced angler who was dwarfed by the three officers

The best way to measure a reel's speed is by its rate of line pick-up, which is measured in inches of line retrieved per one revolution of the reel handle

You can still use a Spooling Bucket, but with the addition of winding the braid through a cloth or sponge whilst gripping it tightly to add more tension

The fishing lure also features a silver plate on its back, a flasher of sorts to attract more fish