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Now to set the spool tension for your first cast, tie something on like a 1/2-ounce jig and while holding the rod tip straight out in front of you with about a foot of line between the bait and your rod tip, start backing off of the spool tension knob by rolling it towards your body slowly until the bait begins to fall

You're flicking the lake edges or weed fringes, she'll do those too

I also don't notice any friction differences on my reels, though early IAR bearings seemed more stiff and sluggish to me

On the other hand, if I am fishing trout in my local pond using finesse gear, I may want a lighter rod that pairs well with my Zephyr Bait Finesse Casting Reel (BFS)

I believe they are feeling these baits

The cold nights are gone, the water is warm to start the day, and you can catch bass daylight to dark on a topwater even after dark on buzzbaits and toads