best spin rod and reel combo 6'6" Medium Action Spinning Package, 2 Piece Fiberglass/G — Wild Water Fly Fishing lathe-line the Speed Spin reel Vintage Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Select a Net Size:#DN40-WG - 4" Deep, 9"x6", 72" Aluminum Handle

best spin rod and reel combo 6'6" Medium Action Spinning Package, 2 Piece Fiberglass/G — Wild Water Fly Fishing lathe-line the Speed Spin reel Vintage Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Select a Net Size:#DN40-WG - 4" Deep, 9"x6", 72" Aluminum Handle

Vintage Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5001C Reel: 1980s With Original Box & Brochure - Etsy

If the fish is running especially hard, I’ll open the bail or disengage the reel and let the fish run for a few extra second before setting the hook

lathe-line

Select a Net Size:#DN40-WG - 4" Deep, 9"x6", 72" Aluminum Handle

Picking something like a chartreuse or black back, even in fairly clear water, gives the fish something different to look at and helps your presentation standout in the crowd

the Speed Spin reel keeps things light