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Once the knot is set where you want on the spool, continue reeling until the spool is filled, the same as we did with fluorocarbon

Yes, baitcasters are generally stronger and handle heavier lines and lures better, making them ideal for bigger fish and tough fishing spots

You could technically use a fly reel for regular ole lure and bait fishing, but youre putting yourself at a needless disadvantage

These examples use data from actual field tests

The reel has a button that when pushed allows for the line to be unspooled

While a size 9 Rapala floater is my standard, and I like smaller Rebels and Yo Zuris, I know of a river bass hunter who uses baitcasting gear