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The tendency to backlash a reel is often very embarrassing and discouraging for newcomers to the sport and something that prevents them from sticking with fishing

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Make sure you choose a reel that you can handle and that works well with your rod

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While a faster reel (8:1) has a handle that has to be turned much slower, or else the bait will fly back to the boat too quickly and not create a realistic presentation

I obtained a second spool, as the received wisdom was that 12lb line was for sea-fishing and 3lb was for coarse fishing