6 10kg baitcaster rod Shimano Raider Baitcast – Fisho's Tackle World Ugly Stik rods have legendary strength and sensitivity Baitcaster Spiral Wrapped Float Rod

Know the risks and how you can prevent them

The Lews Speed Spool LFS baitcaster has an externally adjustable magnetic cast control system, which allows you to tune your cast to the conditions you are fishing in

Reel it fast, just below the surface

There are many different additional brake systems on these reels, like Centrifugal brakes (pins inside creating friction) and Magnetic brakes that slow the spool down with magnets both of which are adjustable

You need to get the feel of the bite first because at deeper depths its not as easy to detect

I wrote that blog post on Wednesday morning after a bunch of tests in hospital the day before, and I had no intention of fishing yesterday because I was stuck here with work