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Old 02-12-2008, 05:46 PM   #11
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- Close the bail manually and give a little tug on the line to reduce the chance of loops.
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Here is what you need to do; when the lure hits the water you must take the slack line in your hand and reel that onto your spool tightly before you start your retrieve. If you have a bail you also must first manually flip your bail over rather than engage it by reeling. This must be done on every single cast and retrieve. It sound like a lot but it will become second nature.
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Do you flip the bail over with your hand instead of just turning the reel handle?I've been told that this is a big help.
Guess I have to start doing this... thanks for the great advice.




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