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The Daiwa Saltiga G SALTG20000-P Spinning Reel is a next-generation offshore spinning reel built around Daiwas POWERDRIVE DESIGN and equipped with the DRD DRAG SYSTEM for sustained, high-pressure performance

I never use fluorocarbon line with any of my topwater baits

Spinning reels are rated based on the weight of the line they are designed to handle, so if you are primarily fishing 6- to 8-pound test line, simply look at reels that are rated for those weights

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If it's more of a mild flow where you can pick apart bank structure without the current constantly snagging you up, I will work sassy shad, baby shad, and grubs on a 1/32nd - 1/8th ounce jig-head depending on depth and current in a particular location