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Change retrieve. If a steady retrieve
didn’t work, try bouncing the rod tip every 10 “A simple method to remember
to 15 cranks of the reel. Some professional is 10—2.”
anglers like to hold their finger out and let
the line tap their finger giving the bait a little
more action in the water. This really only
works well with spinning reels. line is ¼ inch from the top of the spool, it’s
time to get new line. As you cut and retie
All of these techniques are quite lures and rigs, you lose line. As the line gets
successful. Experiment with them each time lower, more friction is applied to the spool by
you go out. the line. This will shorten your casts.

3. Equipment— The ability to cast farther d. Float— Floats are a thing of personal
is critical when bank fishing. The rod, reel preference. The easiest float for bank fishing
and line are the most critical, but terminal is the bright orange or yellow cigar float.
tackle is important too. Be sure to get the removable type with two
pegs. This allows you to adjust or remove
a. Rod— The best rod for this type of the float as needed. The bright colors make
fishing and traveling in a vehicle is a six-foot it easier to see.
six-inch light action rod. You get faster over
the top tip speed resulting in further casts e. Sinkers— Removable split shot is the
with a longer rod. It’s highly recommended preferred sinker. You can add or remove as
to use a spinning rod for further casts. needed for depth, wind or size of minnows
Graphite is preferred due to its lightweight you are using.
and sensitivity.
f. Hooks— Use a #4, #2, or #1 Aberdeen
b. Reel— A spinning reel with a long-cast
spool is best. Long cast spools allow line to
flow off the reel faster with little resistance
like short spools. Be sure the line roller on
the bail is larger than traditional line rollers.
Small rollers tend to wear out quicker and
cause damage to the line. Larger line rollers
don’t heat up during the fight and allow for
better flow in retrieve and a smoother drag.
A 5.1:1 gear ratio is perfect for this type
of fishing especially when casting a jig. A
smooth drag is a must!

c. Line— The best size line is four to
eight-pound test. Do not put line on yourself.
It will come off the bulk line spool onto your
reel in coils. This will prevent longer casts.
Have your local tackle store put the line
on with a machine. It will be on tighter and
smoother.

Treat your line with a line conditioner for
longer line life and longer casts. Once your

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