bait feeder reel ice fishing 13 BaitStriker The On/Off lever on the rear of the reel will automatically disengage the baitfeeding system so you can fight your fish with the main drag system. Tune-Up Tuesday | How to

Then use a utility knife to cut slits in the foam noodle, spaced 4 inches apart

With smell being the key to fishing cheese paste, Gareth pointed out that there was little need to prebait a swim before fishing it, as he wanted the fish to home in on his bait and not focus on freebies that would drift downstream of the swim and pull the fish with it

Apart from those main changes these reels just have a more refined feel to them compared to the original Valiant series, they feel smoother, the cam is easier to turn, the drag lever feels nicer to move and they just inspire more confidence

So, using 6lb fluorocarbon as a leader is asking for trouble if you manage to hook up to a better than average fish