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If youve got rods and reels now, use what you have and make it work but use this as a guide for the future to make the best decisions and assure you have the right gear

The handle is just that far away

Also, manually closing the bail each time you cast will significantly reduce the amount of birds nesting and tangles you get because it helps reduce a loop on the reel or lose the line

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John Crews, owner of Missile Baits, has been particularly active in this process

Best Spinning Reels For Steelhead The best reels for steelhead will have smooth drags, hold plenty of line, and be in the size 30 range