reel shimano 3000 STC3000XGFM Stradic FM Spinning sea trout and more Shimano Fishing SPHEROS 3000 XG

The larger the spool of your spinning reel, the larger the first eyelet needs to be in order to achieve maximum casting distance

I put little notches in the hooks shank to hold the string

More often than not the trout will still be there

Live bait like nightcrawlers, minnows and leeches will catch almost every type of fish, and theyre your best options for bottom-feeding fish like catfish, carp and suckers

This small baitcasting reel is perfect for flicking a plug or lure in search of bass or other predatory species.

However, using a line that is too strong is likely to be more visible to fish and can spook them, making them less likely to bite