best counter reel for the money for saltwater Rival II Level Wind Conventional 15 / Right / Line power handle Okuma Cold Water Line Counter

Understanding the various hook sizes and their appropriate applications can enhance your chances of a productive day on the water

Required Tank Size: 180+ gallons

Pros Very small diameter compared to monofilament Casts farther Limited stretch Better line feel Low line twist Long lasting Cons Difficult to untangle Can pull hooks from fish due to low stretch Can cut fingers on cast with spinning rods and heavy lures (see Ultimate Surf Casting Distance for more information) Knots can slip (improperly tied knots) Can have wind knots and tangles Expensive Difference in Diameter Between Braid and Mono One of the major benefits of braided line is the small diameter, but using smaller braided lines (below 15 lb test) can be quite challenging due to the very small line diameter

I certainly dont consider the Ions drag impressive, but it does as well as one would expect

S-Curve oscillation system with very good line winding