With a decent rod, solid reel already spooled with backing, fly line, leader, and tippet
The sticker is there to tell you that the reel is new and unused, but it's not the type of sticker that's used to prevent braid slippage
I prefer regular solid cork over something sanded smooth, like cork ring or carbon fiber because the force of the technique can be extreme and this might cause the rod to slip out of your hands with a slick butt grip, once wet
The guides on spinning rods are huge near the reel at the bottom of the rod and get noticeably smaller closer to the tip
Fishing Tackle / Spoons & Lures / Crocodile Lures Crocodile Lures Honeycomb Croc HCC75 HONEYCOMB CROC 7.5G - BL Crocodile Lures - 1/2 oz 1050 CROC 1/2OZ -BLUE TIGER Crocodile Lures - 1 oz 1100 CROC 1OZ -FIRE TIGER Holographic Croc Lures 1141C CROC
In lakes and rivers, this is often one of the most effective baits for trout