best 300 size low profile baitcast reel Shimano Tranx 300-400 (Right / 5.8:1 / 400) The Beast 300 and 400 size reels offer an A Daiwa Tatula 300 Baitcast Reels

While the acrobatic leaps and blistering runs of summer steelhead on thread thin line require a supreme drag, the shorter bursts of bulldogging pressure from a Chinook attached to heavy leader and main line, leaves the door open a bit in terms of drag performance

Strike: 28

Practice different casting techniques and adapt to different fishing conditions

25lb is a sensible upper limit for all UK lure fishing from the shore

If you are a beginner and do not know how to tie the FG knot or another leader knot to connect the braid to a leader, either learn the knot or simply use fluorocarbon as your mainline and tie lures direct to that

Diminutive and deadly - small shallow diving lures are excellent at night