Depending on the type of plastic bait, simply mimic the movement of the critter that it resembles
Along with the action as mentioned before, the lower the gear ratio the easier the angler will have to control the bait and to feel the bait through rough coverage or to control the motion and depth of a bait to avoid getting snagged by the bottom cover
Heres how to tie the knots in this video: I tie the knot, wet the line, and then test it on the knot strength machine
We also have longstanding relationships with most of the top brands in tackle storage management, so we are able to source products for testing
It is why we drool over the thousand dollar rods, spend hundreds on top end lines, and, of course, purchase reels that our wives chastise us about