Spinning vs baitcast, line types, hooks, lures, bobbers, weights, and rod action.
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- What is the main advantage of a spinning reel?
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Easier casting and less prone to backlashes than baitcasters.- What is the main advantage of a baitcast reel?
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Greater casting accuracy and power than spinning reels.- What is backlash on a baitcaster?
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A tangle of line that occurs when the spool turns faster than the line being cast.- Why do spinning reels have a bail?
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To guide and control the line as it leaves the spool.- What does a baitcaster's level-wind do?
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It guides the line evenly across the spool as it winds in.- What is monofilament fishing line most vulnerable to?
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UV damage and degradation from prolonged sun exposure.- What is the main strength of braided fishing line?
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Very high strength-to-diameter ratio, allowing thinner line with more power.- Why is fluorocarbon line preferred for clear water?
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It has a refractive index closer to water, making it nearly invisible to fish.- What does 'test weight' mean on fishing line?
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The approximate maximum weight in pounds the line can hold before breaking.- Which fishing line type is most abrasion-resistant?
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Braided line.- What does the number on a fishing hook size indicate?
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Smaller numbers mean larger hooks; larger numbers mean smaller hooks.- What is a treble hook?
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A hook with three points attached to the same shank.- What is the 'eye' of a fishing hook?
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The small loop at the end of the shank where you tie the line.- What is the purpose of a barb on a fishing hook?
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To prevent the fish from sliding off the hook during the fight.- What is a circle hook designed to do?
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Hook the fish in the corner of the mouth rather than deep in the throat.
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