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Using a thinner line also increases your distance, though depending on the weight of your lure, youll need a heavier line

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Now that you know the basics of each type of reel, you may be wondering which one you should use for saltwater fishing

If you regularly fish oversized swimbaits or large soft plastics for trophy pike, stepping up to a heavier combo becomes the better choice

Try tightening the spool tension knob in a way that would be far greater than if you were simply setting the tension for normal casting purposes