I believe that bass prefer to feed upwards-attacking baits from underneath-so I try to keep my moving baits a bit higher in the water column than where I believe the bass are sitting
Less shakiness and quieter winding, and again, something the reel could have done fine without, but that's the kind of classy touch that sets the reel apart
On one trip recently I found a large underwater root base completely submerged with no visible sign from the surface
Varying the speed the lure is retrieved or pausing the retrieve for a moment, then reeling quickly for a few feet will often induce a smallmouth bass to strike
When used with an indicator, this method offers advantages such as detecting light takes and suspending flies over obstacles on the river bottom
In a sealed box, these packs often stop working once the oxygen in the box is exhausted, so they may not last as long as the labels claim