The Asian Angler November 2014 Digital Issue - Malaysia - English | Page 171

A few things you may want to make sure you
have before you start throwing a squarebill
is the ideal casting setup. A 7’-7’ 2” medium
heavy or heavy action glass or composite
rod is perfect for a squarebill crank and will
allow you yank some of those hard fighting
fish out of tight cover before getting tangled
up. It’s important to use a slower gear ratio
reel so that you are able to maintain a steady
pace when cranking your squarebill back to
the boat or shore. Baitcasting reels that have
a deep spool with plenty of line capacity and
a low gear ratio such as a 5.4:1 is perfect for
the squarebill application.

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