Ideal for a range of techniques from power fishing with heavy jigs to finessing with crankbaits, our baitcast rods offer the backbone needed for assertive hook sets and the sensitivity to detect the subtlest of bites
All three have very different characteristics and can be used to target snapper in a variety of different ways at varying water depths
Weight Considerations The weight of lead or steel per radius foot affects how quickly your net sinks: 3/4 pound per radius foot: Lightweight, easier to throw but sinks slower 1 pound per radius foot: Standard weight, good balance of sink rate and ease of use 1.5 pounds per radius foot: Heavy, sinks quickly but requires more strength to throw For shallow water (less than 3 feet), a lightweight net often works fine
Everything else the knot tying, the snarled lines, the hook accidents I could live without
Q: If my cast with a baitcasting reel always goes sideways and not in a straight path, what am I doing wrong