big fishing lure (Holographic Pink) causing the lure to move up and down through the water column instead of swimming forward with a fluttering tail Bill Lewis Big Gizz -

I could never accurately determine the correct length of mono backing

Lactophrys bicaudalis

It has a large arbor design enabling maximum line recovery Features: Designed in the USA, premium grade materials, CNC and diecast construction Available in sizes 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8 Lowest cost Sealed Drag on the Market, water tight, dust and sand free Lifetime warranty Specs: Nitrolite SD 5/6 WT Outside Diameter: 86MM Inside Diameter: 45.5MM Spool Width 23MM Weight: 130g (4.5 oz) Nitrolite SD 7/8 WT Outside Diameter: 94MM Inside Diameter: 49.5MM Spool Width 27MM Weight: 141g (4.9 oz) About the reel: High-grade carbon handles high pressure and quickly dissipates the kinetic energy of a running fish into thermal energy

If Im going somewhere with a lot of cranking potential, Ill have a couple cranking rods with me

"It is not always necessary to match the hook to the size of the fish, as long as the hook point is razor sharp." A case in point is using small Octopus hooks for catching salmon and trout