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Some species will not easily eat a bait on a wire leader Lack of Stretch: Wire leaders have minimal stretch, which can be a disadvantage when fighting fish, especially if they make sudden runs or powerful strikes

Some baitcaster reel manufacturers use a reel size system based on that developed by the Swedish company Abu in their range of Ambassadeur reels, with sizes from 5000 to 10000 like this:~ Other manufacturers use their own sizing grades, often based on line strength or spool capacity

Manufacturers are responding with smarter designs

Many anglers, myself included, can recall their very first fishing rod which was likely a spinning rod, as they are generally easier to use

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