I highly recommend getting a few tide and moon phase apps on your phone and following the lunar-related cycles as closely as possible to hit the sweet spot of these big water movements that coincide with dusk and the first two hours of darkness, or greylight to dawn, to maximize your chances of success
To achieve that needle-shaped hook point, apply pressure to move the hook over the file towards (not away from) the hook point
The gears in the 6.8:1 model are the smoothest I've felt in a reel
A reel with a sealed body or advanced water resistance technology will keep saltwater out of the internals, preventing damage and prolonging the life of your gear
But, if you need to store soft plastics, terminal tackle, jigs, other single-hooked baits, and small spoons, the Plano Stowaway gives you what you need at a great price