If you want to go with a heavier rig, size up to 8000 or higher
The Flutter Sink For Difficult, Pressured Fish When pike are inactive after a cold front, in very clear water, or on heavily fished venues a slow, fluttering sink is often the only presentation that gets a response
I search by trolling crankbaits, casting B Fish N B3 Bladebaits and tossing AuthentX Pulse-Rs and Paddletails
Para avoid this and get even more life out of the reel, we will have to follow these steps: Initial cleaning : we must remove the sand and the remains of dirt that may be with a fine brush, clean with a soft cloth afterwards so as not to scratch it and finally apply some fine oil on the body and the disassembled parts (handle, brake cap, spool and body of the reel)
Match this with a 15lb Platypus Hard Armour FC Fluorocarbon Leader, a 7'0"-8'0", 3-6kg rod and a 2500 size spin reel and you are well and truly set up to tackle any flathead that might come your way