avet hx reel Series Lever Drag Casting Reels – Avet an ultra smooth drag with the ability to free spool at a full drag setting AVET - HX Lever Drag

To fix that, I took the spool tensioner knob off and put a drop or two of reel oil on the tip of the spool shaft and then put the knob back on and played with the tightness to find that sweet spot where it was tight enough to help prevent backlashes, but not tight enough to squeal any more

This is a fantastic bait for imitating shad and other baitfish, and it can be used throughout a wide swath of the water column

When I have fished in Mexico I have used 30lb braid with 20lb leader as the fish are not shy there and they seem to fight harder

When using it during fishing, the spinning rod bends from the force of a bite on the line

When everyone around me is throwing the Rapala, Im throwing a Rattlin Rogue, and under many circumstances, this differentiation leads to more bites

Conversely, if fish are aggressive and busting baitfish, speed things up with a more erratic retrieve