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In addition to post-trip rinsing, a more thorough monthly maintenance routine is beneficial

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Invest in good hooks and you'll quickly realise barbless hooks perform exceptionally well

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But some seemingly small tweaks can end up making a big overall difference so spending time testing out different hooks with your favorite soft plastics will likely be time well-spent

Drag is measured in pounds and the max drag signifies the maximum number of pounds of resistance the reel has when the rag is locked down all the way