1990s shimano spinner reel IX Spinning IX1000R Fluidrive gearing My spinning reels from late

The addition of InfinityDrive delivers light rotation and increased cranking power under load, while the new Duracross Drag system provides the smooth performance of felt with up to 10 times the durability

Circle hooks (especially non-offset circle hooks): the point is turned perpendicularly back to the hook shank to form a generally circular, or oval, shape

They go around the smaller section just above the joint to the larger section below it, providing a safety in case the friction in the joint isnt sufficient to keep the antenna lofted

I say all this with saying for bigger Tarpon and not back country Tarpon