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Lift the line up to open the bail, and lift it down to close the bail

When to Use : Monofilament works well for topwater fishing, such as with poppers or buzzbaits, as well as in situations where you need a bit of stretch to absorb aggressive strikes

Fluorocarbon leaders are almost always a good idea

I like to go about three quarters full, leaving 1/8- to 1/16inch space to the outside edge. Many anglers complain that freshly spooled braid causes wind knots, but Owens has found a helpful solution

The wider gap allows for a smaller, less obtrusive hook to be used, while still offering the benefits of a larger hook's gap