blue fly reel Ross Evolution R Salt 11/12 / Matte Matte type II anodized finish Cheeky Spray Fly Reel -

A Boss Pop imitates a bluegill effectively, and bluegill and related sunfish commonly provide important forage near shallow cover

Yellow line does have a time and place and the benefit of being able to detect bites may outweigh any possible reduction in bites from line-wary fish

Braided lines also have low stretch, which is important for deep-sea fishing because it allows anglers to feel the bite of a fish more quickly

Well cover spoons in greater detail in my next article, but for now just know that most are fished with simple lift and drop techniques, and when you need to switch to a different action, you choose a different spoon