The bigger the line, the fewer turns you need (about 7-8 turns for 10lb line down to 3 turns for 40lb line)
Hopkins Shorty Hammered Treble Hook Spoons Overview Designed to resemble a shad-type baitfish, the Hopkins Shorty Spoon features a compact profile and thicker body, which combined with its natural swimming action and scale-like hammered finish, produces an irresistible flash
The reel I picked up for this post had an after market knob whose articulating surfaces got Corrosion-X: The other big knock on the Saltist has been the internal parts of the Line Roller (22) as the "Collars" (21) are nylon bushings that quickly seize possibly contributed to by the brass Collar (26) that can be seen to have corrosion on it in the image below
The fit itself is pretty versatile thanks to the sliding back system, though Ive found it a bit fiddly to manoeuvre. One thing thats a little concerning is the occasional squeaking noise coming from the back frame
Its important to spend time focused on hiking preparation, to ensure you dont go hungry or thirsty and to be sure your body has the fuel it needs