Transom is easiest but suits small to mid boats, so a bigger boat needs at least a thru-hull mount
Well, there are a couple of different angles to look at that question from
If you want to catch massive, aggressive fish, youll need a reel with a strong frame, powerful drag, and long-lasting components
Luckily these days tapered leaders and tippets usually also come with a pre-tied knot on one end
Because I fish vertically, and the Zeck Finch 20cm is a reasonable size, I choose to add an extra tail treble hook halfway up the shad for any subtle bites
Anglers were able to pitch and skip light downsized lures at distance to heavily pressured bass because of the shallow spools and low inertia required for casting those light lures with BFS gear with better line control than on a spinning reel