The 3 Best Spinning Reel Tips You Have To Know About!

[@tagg946]

Your first tip is seriously one of the most important spinning settup pieces of information ive learned in the last... i dont know how many years. I have no idea why more large and popular bass fishing channels have not shared that tip, it is fundamental to me now. You're really one of the best hardcore bass fishing info channels on YT.

[@MattStefanFishing]

agree completely and appreciate your support!

[@pensnut08]

#1) YES!!!! I had forgotten all about that one! #2) Trout fishing small streams is how I learned how to shut the bail with my free hand. I don't even think about it now.. #3) The tiny swivel.............. Well, that is a "duhhhh" for me... And I have those exact ones on the boat.. They will be going on my drop shot rigs tomorrow! Thanks for the great tips!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome! thanks for sharing!

[@Tooey005]

Awesome tips!!! after closing bail with hand. Make sure the line is in the "line roller" when starting to rotate reel.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Great point!

[@JPBASSIN301]

40 years and I’m just hearing this aggghhhh This is why I watch you and randy It’s actual stuff I can use not hey look at these giants I catch all the time like done other videos You guys are real kids in the background screaming they need to go poop Dogs barking Wife’s griping real fishing !!!! Love it please never stop

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks so much for the support! Ill keep making videos if you keep watching!

[@user-pc1yn2yo3b]

The wind knot tip saved me at least 3x!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

AWESOME!

[@LowBrowFishing]

Casting right into the wind is a great way to fish if you know how to do it, but it can be rough on a spinner for sure. Winds knots are a real pain. So that tip on how to pull a knot out is very useful! Plus, on something like a drop shot, which is notorious for line twist, I always use a barrel swivel.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!

[@nawinchester]

Dude, that drag tip on taking out loops in your braid is ingenious. It doesn't happen often, but when it does it makes a huge mess and if simply loosening the drag and pulling out the line in the loop fixes it. That's a super valuable tip.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad you liked it!

[@bobgrobe5022]

Matt, love the channel. I have fished for 40 years and never heard of tip number 1. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and knowledge with us.

[@MattStefanFishing]

its a killer tip and makes those line messes enjoyable to get out!

[@Stumpjack]

That tip about pulling the line on a loose drag to avoid the 3-line snarl is absolute gold. Since I learned that one - from one of your earlier videos I believe - it has eliminated SO many headaches. That one and the one about stretching the first few yards of line when starting the day. Man, I wish I'd known those tips years ago!

[@MattStefanFishing]

thats my all time favorite tip!

[@rodlinvon-hugenstine5142]

To the guys just starting out fishing, information like this is why you should subscribe. And for someone like me, who has been fishing for quite a long time, i’m subscribed for some of the more advanced information that I still can’t believe in all my years I haven’t heard until I watch these videos. Keep em’ coming man!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome! thanks for the endorsement!

[@johnrayner5599]

The first tip you showed is propbably the best spinning reel tip I have ever used and I saw that on your channel! Great tips for all to use!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@lagginswag]

Known about the first one for awhile but definitely awesome tips. I catfish alot these days and a swivel is a must since they roll around alot lol.

[@MattStefanFishing]

catfish love to create twist!

[@kirkreusch5704]

Totally agree with hand bail closing. I’ve done it for so long I don’t even remember not doing it. Just seems to feel like better control with spinning reels. Great stuff Mat.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@kellyhalverson2887]

Hey Matt, another potential source of line twist I see is when people continue to reel when fighting a fish and either not actually retrieving any line or maybe even pulling drag. That has to be putting twist in the line.

[@MattStefanFishing]

agreed!

[@davidcox9674]

It's also known to be bad for the bearings to wind against the drag. 🤣 There's a few Hollywood drag youtubers that will this out to their cost.

[@heinrichkellogg7563]

🍺Just got back from a 5 day Jack fest🤠. I just caught up on videos ( including members only), I liked them all but did not comment. My pre-tournament picks finished 2nd,7th, and 13th. I wanted all 3 of my picks to make the top 10.🤛 Congrats to the Wisconsin rookie, I thought the Johnston brothers would catch him. Picked up $300 more tackle from your link. Strike King Half shells, Dirty jigs finesse, and Seaguar Tatsu they now have 17lb and 22lb. I-Cast is here.🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome! thanks for the support! Im happy for Jay! He's from my hometown and in my local BASS club!

[@heinrichkellogg7563]

@@MattStefanFishing WOW! Very cool indeed. Humble kid it seems. I like him thus far from what I know.

[@jessenewkirk6111]

That first one is going to save me many headaches. Can't believe I've never heard that one before. Thank you for this one big time.

[@MattStefanFishing]

it almost makes it fun to get a big loop knot mess.

[@miken7275]

I use spinning reels a lot for finesse fishing and you provided the wind knot tip last year and I have used that tip countless times. Huge timesaver and works perfectly! Thanks again.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Good stuff!

[@scottvaughn9565]

I have tip #1 to a friend the other day. It's a life saver.

[@MattStefanFishing]

its so good!

[@19empire85]

Wow, ive used spinning reels a LOT for my whole life, I can't believe I've never heard that first tip. I never run higher than 10lb braid on a spinning reel unless im targeting salmon haha and I am very adamant about avoiding line twist so it doesn't happen too much and I usually get it out but I'm not even sure how I do it lol definitely can't wait to try that one out next time!

[@MattStefanFishing]

that first tips is one of my all time favorite fishing tips haha!

[@jackshakamoosac]

All good tips and I agree completely but the biggest cause of line twist on a spinning reel comes from playing fish using the drag. As the spool spins while a fish is running, it's twisting your line. If you play fish off the drag, line twist is an issue you have to deal with. Here in The UK a lot of anglers prefer to play fish by manually backwinding with the anti reverse turned off. This one thing pretty much eliminates all line twist completely. It's definitely a skill worth mastering.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing

[@rlperrin3876]

Amazing how there is always something to learn if we take the time to listen. Thanks for your wisdom and willingness to share with the rest of us, Blessings

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@rick4649]

Great info. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge.

[@MattStefanFishing]

My pleasure!

[@stephanelavoie2258]

I’m using the first two tips all the time because of you ! Thank you Matt ! 👋👍🙌

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad I could help!

[@MichelaCandyreviews]

Awesome good to know now spent hours untangle my line

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad I could help!

[@mikeeller557]

I stopped using mono on spinning reels, Braid with a leader almost stopped it. Thanks Matt

[@MattStefanFishing]

braid definitely helps

[@chuckheidt2041]

All three great tips Matt! I've utilized #2 & #3 for years...and haven't had to try #1!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@juleswinnfield826]

Yep.... good tips. Made me think. I was roughly 9-10 years old when i got a chance to use spinning reels.... Dad's Mitchel 300 A's. Man.... I thought I was big time.... lol. Doing the math in my head.... I've been fishing spinning gear 43 years now. Todays stuff is lightyears better than those clunnky metal 300 A's from the late 70's. Still remeber it like it was yesterday with Dad teaching me how to untangle them.... great memories, forever thankful. Great video, kicked up a bunch of good memories. As always, thanks for your vids and time.

[@kevinbeaudean704]

Those Mitchell's were some tough reels.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing! I love hearing old stories as well!

[@danlaminger5265]

Great info! Little swivel great idea

[@MattStefanFishing]

give it a try!

[@MrJohnB-qs6dp]

Great tips!!! you the man!!!!💪🏻👊🏻 Thanks for sharing and helping to make ourselves better anglers!!!Stay Safe & God Bless!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

You to!

[@ronswinford4952]

When using braid the line twist issues are lessoned, but if you fish a good bit, every so often just pull all your braid off the spool, then using a piece of sponge or some cloth, wet with one of the line conditioners, pinch the line tightly inside the sponge piece and reel it all back on with no lure tied on. You can actually watch the line twist coming out as you do this. Another trick is to cut your lure off, place the line in the water as you are idling in a boat and let the water flow pull half the line off the reel. Let that drag behind the boat a minute or two, then reel all the line back on and the line twist will mostly be worked out. That first tip is a really good one Matt, good job as always.

[@MattStefanFishing]

great tips thanks for sharing with us!

[@jkeverline1]

Great tips Matt! I’ve been closing the bail by hand for years. It really really reduces line twist.

[@MattStefanFishing]

it makes a big difference!

[@haroldrogers6566]

Thanks Matt, fish with spinning reels all the time. I never knew that one. I’ll try it this weekend with my guest’s on the boat. 👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

good luck!

[@lennymachowski5660]

Thank you for another excellent tip.

[@MattStefanFishing]

My pleasure!

[@jeffreya.greene6999]

Thank you so much for These Tips!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Any time!

[@bobbyhogan9207]

Wow, that first tip really is a line saver. Thanks Matt 👊😎

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@dalereed658]

Definitely helpful, have to try the first method next time. My wife is a beginner and eliminated some of these issues by clicking the bail over by hand. Thank you Matt for continuing teaching with your content!

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for watching!

[@Idratherbfishin]

If I’m in ultra clear water I’ll use a uni knot for 6 or 8 ft of Fluorocarbon to Braid, then put in the 2 way swivel & 3 or 4 ft more of Flouro to my Bait!

[@MattStefanFishing]

sounds good

[@travisla1217]

No nonsense, to the point with great info. Thanks for another great vid, Matt!

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@mattwest6669]

Thanks for the barrel swivel and loosening the drag tips.

[@MattStefanFishing]

you bet!

[@rickhensley2251]

If you want great information and tips, your in the right place 😀...keep them coming!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks, will do!

[@bigmikefishingchonicles9950]

great tips the first tip I did not know how to fix now I do the 2nd about closing the bail with your hand I learned for B.Latt about a year ago but you will be shocked how many people don't know that you are not supposed to close the bail with the handle

[@MattStefanFishing]

agreed!

[@learningtofish7036]

Thank you Matt.

[@MattStefanFishing]

My pleasure!

[@basskirkster]

Tip #1 was a fantastic tip. Another tip I found is when using monofilament line, take off the reel spool and run it under hot water for 2 minutes. Helps the new line form to the spinning reel spool. Casts nice and smooth too.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Great tip!

[@chadjohnson6407]

That’s why I hate using spinning reels. Blew 3 out in thirty minutes. I will keep this n mind Really want to get better. Thanks!

[@MattStefanFishing]

this solves a lot of problems!

[@eagleeye9549]

I must be weird, all I use are those, and never had that problem....good to know though! Thanks Matt!

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@ericwakeman6665]

Awesome tips thanks so much; I’m suddenly craving some sweet baby rays jerky for some reason…

[@MattStefanFishing]

You and me both!

[@travisbruno1988]

Definitely great tips for most anglers..Luckily i haven't had that issue in a long while but i learned that same trick from Roland Martin last year in a vid. Thanks Matt this is gonna save alot of line i pick up of the ground each year from all the fishermen.

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@aarongreenlee7867]

Matt, if I can add a tip too. I use the Piscifun (sp?) line spooler that spins the line spool as I am reeling the line onto my reel and maintains sufficent tension so I start with minimal line twist. Great tips Matt!

[@MattStefanFishing]

ive seen it but never used it. ill have to get one to try

[@aarongreenlee7867]

@@MattStefanFishing I got the aluminum one. It definitely makes it easier. You might have a trick or two that makes it unnecessary. If not, its money well spent.

[@markdavis1363]

Hello! Thanks for the tips very much. This is why I always use spin cast reels. I've never had a problem with them at all. And I can use the smallest lures without any issue. The cast just as easily.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!

[@Davo2233]

Spin cast? Are you serious? U fish for bluegill or rockbass? Maybe you used the wrong terminology. Are you saying that you bass fish with a zebco 33? They do have a $100 model out but my friend you have zero control of distance after you let off that button and your gear ratio is like 4:5:1

[@nnamrehck]

Excellent tips!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@briantaylor5742]

Thank you from a baitcaster. I have avoided spin casting for this very reason.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad to help

[@JF71951]

Thanks, I needed that.

[@MattStefanFishing]

you bet!

[@rodrigoelgu]

Great tips man thanks

[@MattStefanFishing]

you bet!

[@tommybounds3220]

Thank you for the video.

[@MattStefanFishing]

you bet!

[@fisherman1088]

good tips! It seems fishing into the wind causes more issues with the loop on the spool. line twist is not as bad with braid as it is with mono. I let out line behind the boat (with no lure on) and troll slow for a minute to get the twist out.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for the tips!

[@ReelGameFishing]

Thanks for the great tips. I'll be fishing some of these clear Wisconsin glacial lakes and light spinning gear is a must have.

[@MattStefanFishing]

yes sir!

[@markpousard4393]

Great tips Matt, especially the 1st one.

[@MattStefanFishing]

one of my all time favorite tips!

[@joffrechampagne7908]

Take a bull dog clip, add a split ring and swivel. Attach the clip to something and walk out your line. Wind it back on the spool. Do it after a couple times on the water. Eliminates the twist. Simple, easy.

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep thats a good tip!

[@joeturner1195]

Great job thanks

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet

[@shannonkirby9295]

I started on a spinning reel at 3. I am now 56. I did not start using a baitcaster until 5 years ago. Lol

[@MattStefanFishing]

nothing wrong with that!

[@maxcole3930]

I used to be really bad about turning my handle instead of closing my bail by hand. I didn't know it was causing line twist also. I still catch myself doing it every once in while. I do alot really like using small swivels I have bunch of 10& 12's. I use them drop shots texas rigs, double flukes. Little swivels are awesome

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@joeturner1195]

Thanks happy new year

[@MattStefanFishing]

Happy new year

[@shameersarosh2315]

Useful tips ❤🎣👏👏

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks 👍

[@jamesh7469]

Great tips! Closing the bail by hand is extremely important for a number of reasons- one of the biggest ones is the fact that the automatic bail trip via the handle impacts the main gear of your real at the exact same gear tooth every time. So constantly flipping your bail by using the handle puts a significant amount of wear and damage onto one specific tooth of your gears, and it is the quickest way to ruining the smoothness of your reel

[@MattStefanFishing]

great information! thanks for sharing!

[@rodgermerritt8067]

Thanks for sharing..

[@MattStefanFishing]

My pleasure

[@darrylthehorntoadpiper]

Thank you 👍👍👍👍👍🤓

[@MattStefanFishing]

you bet!

[@acebex5086]

Thank you so simple but so helpful. As usual #1

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@spartan381]

I think overspooling contributes a bit on the line twists as well

[@MattStefanFishing]

and it leads to more loop knots since the line comes off the spool faster

[@johnarcher9480]

Overspooling is probably the #1 cause of there issues. Honestly, I don’t quite buy #2 in the video, overspooling is a much bigger concern.

[@jwm2588]

I haven't used tip 1 on a spinning reel before, but I have with my baitcaster on backlashes. I'll be sure to use on my spinning reel as well.

[@MattStefanFishing]

give it a try!

[@jwm2588]

@@MattStefanFishing I had the issue arise last night with my spinning reel. I tried it and it worked perfectly. Thanks!

[@MattStefanFishing]

@@jwm2588 nice!

[@clintperry799]

I didn't know tip 1 , genius, thanks.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Happy to help!

[@Dbikgiizis]

How to improve, not how you're doing it wrong. Thanks, Matt!

[@MattStefanFishing]

you bet!

[@shanescott3168]

Good tips!

[@MattStefanFishing]

THANKS!

[@terrykloster9121]

The spinning gear has a home along with bait casting gear in my boat. I see spinning rods as an important tool for certain techniques.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Right on

[@kevinbeaudean704]

Thanks Matt, I like that first one but I feel like a moron not knowing such a easy fix. I really don't have spinning reel issues any more though because of two things I do. One always close bail by hand and tug on line, two after spooling tie a good swivel to a fence/tree then to the end of your line and walk about 75% off your spool. Reel in maintaining tension. Here is the most important part, every 10 feet stop and release tension. The swivel will spin the fastest when you release tension. If you use the reel 15 or 20× I would repeat. All my spinning reel issues went away.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing with us! good tips!

[@rickwalt8767]

Good stuff. Thanks Matt.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@davidarwood6264]

I rarely have this problem or line twist problems. I can't remember when I've had issues like this. I guess it's because I've always manually closed the bail. Well ....ever since I was probably about 10 years old. I was just told that not manually closing it was a child's thing to do and nobody wants to hear that CLANG noise. Especially trout fisherman. It prolongs the life of your reel too. I've heard. I've read reviews of people (adults) actually sending their new reels back for a refund because their bail will not close automatically and giving bad reviews on great reels. I'm thinking that the person is nuts.....but they just don't know. Once you get used to closing the bail manually , it something you don't even think about ever again. I think I'm gonna start using small barrel swivels for fluorocarbon leaders. I've been removing them off of snaps for a while now 😅. Anyways , I subscribed. I'm not going to rant forever on a subject without subscribing. 😅

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for subscribing and the line twist come from the bait choice more than anything

[@Jeff-rn5tr]

Do you pull the looped lines or Tag (meaning) Main Line going through rod tips?

[@MattStefanFishing]

line going through the rod tips

[@Mr.Higgs.]

I normally realize some of my braid twisting after a few months of throwing dropshots in particular. Always been scared of throwing a barrel swivel in the sense of damaging eye guides. I normally tie a fg knot of 20 feet of fluorocarbon

[@MattStefanFishing]

i use long leaders as well but put the swivel a few feet above the bait

[@astrophysicistguy]

Cool! When I got back into bass fishing after a very long haitius I’ve Ben wondering why I always see the pros close the bail with their hand? I learned to fish by fishing in trout streams in NY & Pennsylvania with ultralight spinning gear and was taught to just reel to close the bail

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!

[@SpookyRedz]

Good one bro

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks ✌️

[@travishanson5512]

What kind of knot do you recommend for tying a tiny swivel as your leader connection instead of using an Alberto knot?

[@MattStefanFishing]

i like the miller knot and a palomar knot

[@rippinlipsinc.2200]

Would you recommend Reelsnot???? Spinning reels and baitcasters. Line conditioner! Do you use???

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yes and yes i dont think it hurts

[@bobschlotterfishing2678]

A few times a year i tie on a egg sinker with a swivel and make a bomb cast, for me.... that seams to get any line twist out. To be honest id rather fish a spinning real over a bait caster. maybe its because im so good with them but i feel the chances of backlash are higher and getting a loop out of a spinning rod takes me 10 seconds most of the time

[@MattStefanFishing]

stick with what works the best for you!

[@johnarcher9480]

Yep! A nice bomb cast with a heavy sinker, and a Baal bearing swivel gets the twists out. Been using spinning reals almost exclusively for 35-40 years. That, and making sure you don’t put too much line on the spool eliminate most problems. Of course, run a swivel with any inline spinner or whopper plopper.

[@shiggityswa]

What kind of wizardry is that at 3:10?! I got a pretty nasty one on my spybait rod in tourney over the weekend. Didn’t have time to goof around so I cut half my spool out and re-tied a leader.

[@MattStefanFishing]

it works like magic!

[@timward3685]

Great video Matt, question does using Braid with 8' - 14' leaders also reduce the issues caused by line twist?

[@MattStefanFishing]

it may help with some twist initially but not much if the tiwsting gets really bad

[@B.A.Bassangler]

Your Kung Fu is strong, my cyber friend!

[@MattStefanFishing]

HAHA!

[@wolverinex4243]

For us bank anglers, don't throw your reels in the sand, don't submerge the reels if you can help it, don't put reels on the ground, esp rocks and hard surfaces. Basically don't scratch your reels. A scratched rod is nothing, but a scratched reel might impede the function of the reel. For example, if your spool lip is scratched with grooves or indentations, they can break your line or affect casting distance. I like to grease the fook out of the interior every once a year if I do heavy use. I know this is not the proper way but I like the reels to be smooth afook and be protected from water damage. Using the handle to engage the bail might mean you're going to wear out the spring faster. I tried to do it by hand most of the time. IDK, I just feel better having to not force it. A bailless might be the best option if you are proficient at it or just throwing stuff like swimbaits. Off course, I don't really know these things for sure. It would seem so. There's not really a need for the bail unless you are power fishing as in bass fishing. We should have an in-depth dicussion on this with elite bailless users who have used both setups for angling. Would be interesting to see. I think premium freshwater reels should all come with gaskets that last like the Plutonian material known as Mag Seal or just whatever that VanStaaly has. You know. People who wade like us demand a sumbergeable, dunkable reel like the ocean stuff for freshwater minus the weight. Why do you always have to sacrifice weight for seals? That's crazy when it is 2023. Some spinning reels are trash for various reasons. For instance, cheap reels have terrible drag like the Kast King stuff. You can't even find the drag. Either you are one click from too tight or too lose. A good drag doesn't have clicks but with like infinite turn. That's the bulk of the reel issue plaguing us. Others have plastic bail arms that get cut into by braid. For like around $100 or whatever, they can't afford to give you the decency of a ceramic or metallic bail arm....or a HyperWire spring, if there is such a thing. Just bc a reel has like 4 bearings should not mean it is not smooth. All too often this is the unfortunate case. Some reels have a higher percentage of line tangling under the spool in the shaft. Some have prevelant bird nest issues, esp using stiffer, bigger lines. That's sad. And it's a pain in the arse. Companies need to address this matter. There's nothing I hate more than a bailtrip closing on you. How many premium lures have we lost on this act alone? I know this is a tip on spinning reels, but I'm tipping the companies who manfacture these things. The issue may be poor design by them. It goes under the radar too much to let them go. It happens in great companies like Pflueger to Okuma to Shitmano to Chinese brands. It's time we demand more for our money on the forefront, addressing the minute root causes. The idea of purposefully selling cheap reels so you will upgrade annoys me. It's like an insult to my fishing expertise and intellect, to every arguable integrity I may hold. It's like making money in a dishonest way. It's like assuming that we are retarded. Like what the hell is wrong with these companies? I can see that if you pay less, you don't get a smooth or light reel, but do you really have to give me a crappy plastic for a bail arm or a cheap spring that will wear within a year or two? Why even market yourself like that, and then say you make the best reels? Why even build reels if you give them crap for a $30 reel. It's like being a con-artist who is faking it to make it. Why do you want to be known for that? Why do you keep taking our money just bc we are poor. We are poor, yet some of us are not dumb.

[@MattStefanFishing]

I agree with a lot of this including the weight issue. it seems like everyone is concerned with reel and rod weights. But in reality all of the equipment is so much lighter than it was years ago and at this point id rather have durable parts that way 1/4 oz more.

[@buzz9570]

If I would only known all this earlier lol

[@MattStefanFishing]

me too!

[@shawn_r_schultzfishing4883]

Thanks for these, there is nothing more frustrating than wasting time you could be fishing fighting a birds nest!

[@MattStefanFishing]

agreed!

[@jakegrantham509]

Better not let randy blaukat see u using braid 😂😂😂

[@MattStefanFishing]

Haha!

[@terrytresemer2864]

Again I'll offer this thing not to do. I even see Pro's do this one, you've got a good fish and drag is pulling out - don't turn the cranking handle ! Your putting twist in the line. Pull back than whine down. I tighten my drag to about 80 percent even on six pound line. The fight is give and take, they'll take some then I take it back. Till they get tired and give up.

[@19empire85]

Exactly, never reel against your drag!.. for multiple reasons but id say #1 is because it'll twist the hell out of your line. Thats pretty much common knowledge here on the great lakes for anyone who targets steelhead because they go on long hard runs, you could mess up a spool of line on one fish. Im always surprised when I see a pro bass fisherman just cranking away while their drag is just screaming, gives me an anxiety attack🤣🤣

[@MattStefanFishing]

agreed

[@brucecarter6904]

and don't reel if a fish is taking drag or if you are hung up and drag is slipping while you crank

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep

[@tonyduran4764]

Pay Matt comment

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!