Its an insurance policy, and I get it, but the reality is that muskie teeth arent any sharper than pike teeth, and Ive never had a pike including 40-plus-inchers bite through a thin piece of steel wire
The narrow spool design allows braided line to lay evenly across the spool without the need for a levelwind, improving simplicity and reliability when fighting strong fish
As a side note, these action and power/weight ratings can be found on the base of the rod just above the grip handle
First off, they cause less damage to the fish and facilitate a quicker hook removal, which reduces the mortality rate among released fish
Once youve got the reel filled simply cut the line 3 or 4 feet from the end of the rod and attach your favorite tackle, which usually begins with a snap with or without a swivel that allows you to attach hooks and lures
Tides Prime tides to fish a jetty will vary depending on location, however I have generally found that jetties fish more effectively when they have more water around them