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Use a reel that supports at least a 10-pound test braid line for strength and durability

These are often days that are sunny/high pressure/no wind or times when the weather has been really cold/inconsistent, or towards the end of the season when the fishing pressure has been high and they may have been caught before and are a bit wary of larger baits

While it's not designed for longer trips with heavier amounts of gear, the brand does make technical packs that are meant for that scenario

Action With such a thick body and fat tail, the BioSpawn ExoSwim actually has a fairly slender connection between tail and body