bait casting

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Bait casting is a method of fishing that involves casting a relatively heavy bait, often artificial, using a free-spool reel. This technique is one of the five basic angling methods, alongside bait fishing, fly-fishing, spinning, and trolling. Fishing itself, the sport of catching fish with a rod, line, and hook, has ancient origins as a means of survival and has evolved into a popular global recreation. Anglers today, much like those in the past, focus on locating fish and enticing them to bite, requiring an understanding of weather, water, and fish behavior.123

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Bait casting and spin casting differ essentially in the type of reel, the rod length, and the strength of the line used. Bait casting usually employs a reel with heavier line, often in the 4,500- to 9,000-gram (10- to 20-pound) test range. Most spinning reels…
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Bait casting and spin casting differ essentially in the type of reel, the rod length, and the strength of the line used. Bait casting usually employs a reel with heavier line, often in the 4,500- to 9,000-gram (10- to 20-pound) test range. Most spinning reels…
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