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It was a little rough when compared to todays casting reels

But, you need to learn how to cast a baitcaster to avoid the dreaded backlash

I like a double Uni knot to join the braid and the monofilament together, and this knot allows the two lines to move easily through the guides of my spinning rod

As a fishing guide in Austin, TX who spends hundreds of days on the water each year, these are what you'll find on the deck of my boat if you book a trip in the coming months

The larger reel, stronger rod, and additional power inspire confidence when casting bigger lures or controlling hard-fighting fish around deep structure