The transition from freespool to fighting mode is butter-smooth, with no jarring or hesitation that could cost you fish during critical moments
Typically for the paddle tails, or jerk baits I twitch it in more of sidearm manner, but for the shrimp, I like to make a more vertical action, to make the action as lifelike as possible, I make it look like a scared shrimp popping off the bottom, then I let it settle and drag a few more feet, pause and repeat
Water levels are key Throughout the Broad River, anglers find countless examples of ideal smallmouth habitat
I havent made my final decision on tires yet but I will probably go for a 2.25 Schwalbe Racing Ray/Ralph combo with Superground casing
There are even saltwater enthusiasts who use larger streamers on a fly rod to attract shallow water species.