avet blem reels EXW 30/2 Two-Speed Lever Drag Big Game Gunmetal spool and sideplate are constructed of machined aluminum and are anodized in several colors for extra corrosion protection Home - AVET Reels

Ill use the smallest hook possible to maximize the baits action, Gallant says

Some would say that an 8wt rod is over gunning it when targeting the average size bass encountered, and its true, most can be comfortably landed on a 6 wt, however, the sole reason I choose to use an 8wt is because I like to throw fairly large surface flies that have a lot of wind resistance when casting

Then, because of the big Colorado blades, I can slow roll this bait in an upright position right along side the cover where lethargic bass are hunkered down

This combo features a custom designedreel seat with integrated polymer comfort grip forultimate comfort, 5+1 bearing system for ultimatesmoothness, and 24-ton graphite construction forultimate sensitivity

The reason for very slightly underfilling the spool for regular applications is that your casting distance wont suffer too much