electric fishing reels saltwater Daiwa Tanacom Series with a brighter display and better viewing angles when wearing polarised sunglasses Quantum Exceed Spinning Reels

So I dipped my toe in the water with a few Daiwa Advantage reels as well as the now defunct Daiwa Viento

Presentation Techniques Unconventional lures require specialized presentation techniques to maximize their effectiveness: Variable retrieval speeds - Alternate between quick bursts and dead stops to trigger reaction strikes Erratic action - Incorporate rod twitches and jerks to create unpredictable movements Deadsticking - Allow the lure to sit motionless after an active retrieve, often triggering strikes from following fish The key principle: make your lure behave unlike anything the bass has seen before

(Youll remove the spool tensioner knob in a later step.) Use the oil sparingly

I even know when to use low percentage baits, and I explain this in my article on the Best Steelhead Baits

And I speak wearing both hats as a Pier/Shore anglers and as someone who takes boats out to fish too