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Many experienced anglers prefer (especially on larger reels) to run a 12 or 16 strand hollowcore braid and terminate with a splice loop and then run wind-on leaders (use a reverse latch needle for that) or in-line leader (make use of a hollow threading needle or loop needle for this connection)

With rotation and maintenance, a single spool can serve 5 to 10 years across multiple rods

These Juvenile Tarpon are typically feeding on very small baitfish and/or shrimp, so you want to keep your lure presentation as small as possible

Leftys Deceiver Catching a trophy fish on the fly is no small task, but armed with a nine- to 12-inch Leftys Deceiver, you can make it happen

I only caught three the first day, but one was an 8-pounder, he said