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I can usually walk into one of my favorite tackle stores here in the Puget Sound region and find the style and size J-hook I need for my next halibut trip, while the circle-hook selection my be substantially more limited

In the 5000 size its a strong fit for short to medium distance work, whether youre on commercials for silvers and match carp or on natural venues where you still want a bit of backbone in the setup

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I havent had reason to change braid yet because most all my reels are spooled with new but I definitely am going to do that

It makes the reel more user-friendly, especially for those new to baitcasters, and more efficient for experienced anglers

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