daiwa bait caster reels Tatula 100 Baitcast Reel TWS allows line to exit freely from the spool with minimal line angle and minimal friction Daiwa Tatula Elite Casting Reel

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Use Your Thumb to Control the Spool: As you cast, use your thumb to adjust the spools speed

You can downsize and tinker with weights and trailers all you want but I think its awfully tough to beat a realistic crawfish imitator when the bass get lockjaw

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Generally, softer materials such as brass will feel smoother initially, though can wear down with heavy use