We wanted to find out for ourselves how this reel stacks up to similar reels from more mainstream manufacturers like Shimano, Daiwa, and the like
Its not as exciting as surface iron, but it produces fish when nothing else is working
You can target gummy sharks in around 1 meter of water over mud flats, or between 8-35m of water around reefy areas
So, with the addition of rod holders, it is good practice to use rod leashes for additional protection
Retrieve Cadence (What to Feel For) Jerkbaits: Two sharp twitches with rod tip (creates erratic darting) Pause 1-2 seconds (this is when strikes happen) Keep rod tip low, feel for weight or tap Reel slack only, don't draglet the lure "swim" on pauses Topwater: Steady side-to-side cadence (walk-the-dog) Don't set hook on explosionwait for weight If they miss, pause 3 seconds, continue retrieve Jigs: Slow lift-fall near bottom Feel oysters, rocks, structure Most strikes happen on the fall 4