shimano bluewater series rods TEBCDD80A Talavera Deep Drop Rod No matter the technique or the target species Talavera Bluewater 7`0 Heavy Conventional

The day was loaded with adventure as they fought the Big Blue

The line on a baitcaster reel comes off the spool directly in line with the rod while the line of a spinning reel is let off away from the rod

These were: Rio Scandi taper (8wt and 9wt), Rio Outbound 8wt, Rio Skagit Max Launch 600grain 8/9wt, and an 8/9wt Short Head Spey Line

You will still need to do the work to find fish within the stretches of river they may point out

Obviously you should check your line regularly, especially the few yards closest to your rig and which are most likely to come into contact with something abrasive, but also further back along your line if you feel it running across something whilst playing a fish, and any that is damaged should be cut off and discarded