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A smooth drag and solid build quality are key here, because when a snook makes that first run, you need confidence that your reel can handle it without hesitation

Its probably best to stick with a short shanked hooks when fishing clear water

Reels with tuned, magnet-braked spools are available and these are easier to use for a beginner who wants to use a conventional reel and rod combo

Try the bagging waggler: There can be times when the fish are feeding beyond the range that you can accurately feed with a catapult

Another part of how I test a reel in the store is to press the thumb bar and give the spool a spin with my thumb, and I watch the spool to see how long it will spin before stopping

Its important to know that, like a battle tank, the Van Staal VR is not the smoothest reel out there, and thats the concession you have to make for such a resilient option (which we think is well worth it)