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The rigidness of the fluorocarbon provides more of a "whipping" motion on the lure with the flasher

Nevertheless, its not for the faint of heart

However, if you are targeting trophy-sized trout in fast-moving water, a heavy-gauge hook is necessary to prevent the metal from bending under pressure

I typically used 12-pound or less

Even budget reels like the Abu Garcia Maxx perform well when set up right

Best Overall #2 Pros: 100 percent aluminum reel A lightweight, balanced design that is easy to handle Suitable for anglers of all experience levels Cons: Casting control is not top tier Thumb bar is small and difficult to operate under pressure The Tatula is one of the most versatile baitcasters on the list