daiwa saltist 5000 line capacity 5.6:1 Gear Ratio 9 Bearings Spinning Reel, 37.40" : Sports & Outdoors you will be ready to take on the even the toughest of battles Daiwa Saltist Spin Reel -

I throw a quarter ounce probably 80% of the time

As Brad rightly pointed out physical size of gears matters, but relatively less as compared to gear ratio, spool size and handle length

Uses: The Perfection Loop Knot was described by Ashley as the Anglers Loop (ABOK # 1017, p 188.) It is the easiest way to make a small loop in the end of a leader or tippet that will lie perfectly in line with the standing end

Keeping pressure on a fish in thick cover, adjusting angles along weed edges, and maintaining contact during the retrieve all depend on how the rod behaves under load not just how it feels in your hand

In low-visibility situations, try a solid or matte-color bait like the French Pearl OB