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Recommended Gear : Assorted steel hooks in multiple sizes

Youll find this diameter clearly displayed on the leader package, usually either as thousandths of an inch or as an "X-size" (for example, 2X, 4X, etc.)

Most lever drags offer preset drag positions for strike (reduced drag to avoid tearing the hook out of the fish), full (used once the hook is set) and freespool (see above)

Pros and Cons of Inline Reels for Ice Fishing Advantages of Inline Ice Reels Inline reels became popular because they do a few things exceptionally well: Minimal line twist: Because line comes straight off the spool, you get far less twist than with a spinning reel