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Lau notes that higher-density fabrics often feel more structured and hold up better to repeated use

De-barb your hooks: use a pair of pliers to squish the hooks barb down

Penn Authority Penn made a name for itself building no-nonsense saltwater reels that are durable and high performing

(You wont find these components in our runner-up pick, the Penn Battle IV.) The drag or thrust disc has a rubber seal mounted to it, and according to expert spinning-reel reviewer Alan Hawk, its constructed of the same polymer that makes up the discs of the Penn Slammer IV (which usually costs upwards of $300)

Handling the fish with nets and hands also disrupts the mucus membrane covering their bodies, which exposes fish to infection. In their study, the researchers tested a bite-shortened hook, a standard barbless fishing hook modified to have a shorter point or bite. The bite-shortened hooks can be made easily with simple tools