daiwa 270 mooching reel EXCELER LT balanced fishing both vertically and horizontally. Daiwa Lexa Salmon Mooching Combo

Here are the core variables that are in this experiment: Rod Lenght: Equal both the exact same 76 TFO rods with the same power rating Reels: Equal both lines were on the same sized Shimano Stradic Ci4 reel Lures: Equal used teardrop shaped weights to minimize the wind resistance variable 1st test used 3/16 oz to resemble lighter lures 2nd test used 1/2 oz weights to resemble a heavier lure Casting Force As equal as possible without a $$$$ machine Line Gap: The gap between the edge of the spool and the outer layer of the line is a big factor with spinning reels, so I made sure to keep them equal

They also skip across the surface really well, so theyre a fun option to twitch just below the surface film on calm evenings

One thing that hasnt changed is the performance

Slide the shrink tubing back over both the fly line and braided connector and use a lightbulb or iron to shrink the tubing

Backing Because fluorocarbon is more expensive than monofilament, anglers are always seeking to make their fluorocarbon last longer or use less for each reel