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Just as with the spinning reel, the line is thrown from a fixed spool and can therefore be used with relatively light lures and baits

If you're fishing for big bass and want a tight enough drag to wrestle a big fish away from heavy cover in a hurry, you'll have to tighten the star drag down so hard it feels like you're going to damage the reel

You will find yourself re-tying your lures, instead of grabbing the other combos you prepared

You can also treat your lines with a variety of widely available lubricants and conditioners to keep them in tip-top shape

If you are fishing in among heavy cover, you might want to tighten the drag slightly so that fish will not get caught up in snags