After unpacking and spooling 41 new reels for 2017, fishing editor Joe Cermele and I began our work of casting, cranking, dismantling, and punishing each oneboth off the water and onfor F&Ss annual test
When guiding clients on the Sacramento River or just fishing with friends or family, it's necessary to have plenty of leader spools filled with fresh leaders ready to go after you play a big salmon to the boat, or if you break off on the bottom - which will happen numerous times a day
They tolerate a wide range of water conditions, breed readily, and bring non-stop activity to a small tank
If I could do only two things with the rest of my time on the water, Id punch and frog my little heart out
So strong gear is vital when targeting this impressive species