However, baitcasting gear is harder to master than spinning gear
This river is home to all four of the main species we target at Tsimane: dorado, pac, yatorana, and surub
I know it wont be fun, but at least with flattened barbs I should be able to remove the hooks quickly, no surgery required
As a general rule: longer boards suit taller or bigger paddlers, or adults paddling with a child or dog aboard, while shorter boards suit smaller paddlers, including many younger kids
Another adjustment is the screw acting on the end of the pin, which adjusts the "end float", that small amount of movement which allows for expansion of metal if temperatures rise - my advice is that it's best to leave this completely alone