NZFW kingfish expert Aaron Levien prefers to use a sliding sinker on a leader followed by a game swivel (heavy duty), then a leader again to a large circle hook
Spiral X construction consists of three layers: a middle layer of vertical fibres as well as inner and outer layers, both comprised of carbon tape that tightly winds the blank diagonally in opposite directions
Another advantage that I see and appreciate as a guide is that spinning reels have a good smooth drag, so once it is set at the proper tension, it does all the work for the angler
These often employ more synthetic materials (mesh, nylon, polyester) to keep weight down and are more flexible than heavy boots
When he told them that "The only thing drag's ever done for me is get in the way or not do its duty", they decided to build a reel with no braking system, instead utilizing a spool locking physical design