clamp on fishing rod holders perception-coaming-clamp-fishing-rod-balancer-8023785 – Confluence Outdoor Precision machined to create an exacting slip resistant fit on marine aluminum boat rails and tower 316 Stainless Steel Adjustable Clamp-On

Perfect for travel, kayak, beach, pier, or survival fishing

When you flat rod, straight pull, point the rod tip directly at the fish (all the same for this discussion), the angler is effectively supporting the weight of the rig (and making sure it doesn't fly out of their hands from the pulling fish) and there aren't any other significant forces in play aside from the fish taking the line, which your reel is happily managing by giving out line

You want the shank of the hook to be longer so that the head of the soft plastic piece sits at the eye of the hook and the bend emerges from the soft plastic near the middle or top third of the soft plastic mimic

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