circle hooks fishing Gamakatsu Crankbait Hook 2/0 and a design that prevents fish from swallowing the hook. Gamakatsu Octopus Inline Point Circle

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Slight Overrun/Early Fluffing: If you notice the spool starting to fluff up slightly mid-cast or just as the lure is about to hit the water (but you can manage it with your thumb), youre getting close

Topwaters are big fish baits

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Where I See Room for Improvement The two areas where I would like to see this reel improve are the braking system when casting lighter lures and the bulkiness

A 7-foot medium-light rod combines well with 12-pound fluorocarbon, and it allows for accurate casts around cover