This Chris Lythe 3 1/2 Scotton Trotter centrepin reel is a beautifully made and highly refined example, designed specifically for long trotting and perfectly suited to roach, rudd, and grayling fishing
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Of course, speculation was all anyone had to go by, but if you took into consideration the design of this boat, speed was never going to be an issue with any sea conditions
All you need to do is add two numbers to obtain an accurate length without touching the fish
If this sounds like it would work for you, we think you should check it out
My own preference is the latter, but I also use my middle finger against the inside of the rim drum when playing a fish, preferring my thumb helping to exert pressure via the rod (see fig 3)