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Live sonar (like Garmin LiveScope) shows moving images in real time, letting you watch fish react to your lure

Just this past February 2016, Humminbird announced a free Helix 9, 10, and 12 upgrade that allows compatibility with their SD card-based predictive fish patterning software called SmartStrike

A common approach is to use lower gear ratios for moving baits like crankbaits and chatterbaits where control and depth consistency matter, while faster gear ratios are preferred for flipping, pitching, and reaction-based techniques where speed and line pickup are more important

To cut costs, many of my reels are spooled with Spiderwire Dura Braid with comparable performance at a lower price

I compared the new reels to past award winners and some of my tried-and-true favorites