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So if youre going to use a braided line you can typically use a line at the lower end of the spectrum

Punching jigs are designed to get through that thick vegetation, often you will work them like a flipping jig, only working a short strike zone at a time then reeling in and punching a new hole

It does not have a large line capacity, so casting distance will be limited

Then tie on an offset shank worm hook and slip your favorite lizard, worm or other soft plastic onto the hook and youre ready to fish along the bottom at a wide range of depths

Through this process, Ive compiled a list of the best saltwater baitcasting reels for every type of salty situation you might encounter