berkley braided fishing line x9 Braid Crystal / 20lb Trilene Big Game is one of the most popular line families in North America due to its incredible strength Berkley GTQS50 Gorilla Tough Braid

Coated lines only have a small amount of fluorocarbon applied to the surface compared to the surface of the nylon

Higher settings reduce backlash risk and actually increase distanceespecially valuable for anglers transitioning to conventional reels

It is also much easier to straighten the line when using braid, if you do get any sort of bow in it and havent come back to the bank in your boat in exactly a straight line, and especially so when using a bigger lead, and without fear of dragging your lead back, as long as you tighten it carefully

A stationary, vertical spool with a pick-up arm allowed the line to flow off the reel during a cast

A 4000 to 5000 size spinning reel is the sweet spot for river salmon enough line capacity and drag without being too heavy to fish all day