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Beginners should look for a moderate gear ratio, around 6:1

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Tight, even wraps matter as much as fill level line that goes on loosely will cause problems later even if the fill looks correct

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A double surgeons loop is good for this, as it provides a smooth transition from line to backing if it is running through your guides

The keeper now allows the male fish to tend to the eggs over the next two days before removing him