And thanks to its shortened spool length, the body becomes shorter too. The modest ratio of 4.7:1 delivers a useful power conversion aided by their tried and tested Digigear II, but importantly an impressive line retrieval of 96cm thanks to a filled spool circumference of around 200mm a major asset when fishing at distance
The reel does not make that decision for you, unfortunately
Most bass anglers will choose the chartreuse, dark green or slate green varieties, although it also comes in Pitch Black. Managing Braided Line A braided fishing line is naturally slick, so if you just loop it around the spool of your reel before winding it on, it may slip on a hook set, costing you valuable leverage
These lines are easy on guides and have a lower chance of tangling and knotting
As PE braid used for backing is so thin, theres the danger it could cut into the coating of the fly line loop on heavier outfits when handling large powerful fish