If you can find one in a store or used and in good shape, get it
I see guys using spinning reels in the 5000 and 6000 sizes on small rivers, which I think is heavy, clunky and just overkill
The seven footer is perfect for casting jigs or float rigs, which is a favorite spring technique
Fish the rig by retrieving in short pulls, allowing the jig to settle each time before moving it again
Some will simply have a back panel made of thick foam padding or a semi-rigid sheet and others will have a wire frame and padded hip belts with highly efficient load transfer
Technical Specifications: * Model: Rapala Deep Tail Dancer (TDD07) * Category: Lures * Subcategory: Minnows * Body Length: 70 mm / 7 cm * Weight: 9 g * Weight Range: 1-10 gr * Length Range: 10-70 mm * Action: Wide Tail Wobble * Buoyancy: Floating (on pause) Whether you are trolling vast open waters or casting towards deep underwater structures, the Rapala Deep Tail Dancer 70 mm is your key to unlocking the full potential of your fishery