arctic silver fly reels Shilton SR9 (8-9wt) in Titanium of smooth Opti Fly Reel | Fly

I eventually got the hook out but I probably killed the fish in the process

That perspective is difficult if you rely on a single reviewers experience

I have to admit that I didnt love this bait, it felt clunky in the water, and while it did glide under calm conditions, when current, or especially waves, were added to the equation, the big glide began to show a growing list of limitations

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I also respect the lures that have caught me a lot of fish, and I now retire them before I risk losing them to a snag or a fish

Just like me they recommend using a nail knot to attach the fly line and leader