There are few reels available in the market like earlier version Daiwa Presso, Shimano Cardiff DC 50/51, Shimano CQ 50/51s, and the latest Shimano Stephano ci4+ 200
These hooks are built to perform under pressure, giving you the edge you need to land those trophy fish
I find paddletails create too much drag when cast out and smashed into the water, leading to the tail becoming dislodged and no longer working on the retrieve
Its a fuller bodied lure than an Ace Hi Fly and sometimes that is what the Chinook prefer
Their stings are generally a defense mechanism when they come into accidental contact with swimmers
The best technique is to give the rod short, crisp lifts followed by brief pauses, letting the lure swim out and drift back in a semi-circle