The latest improvements in engineering ensure smoother, trouble-free and longer-lasting operation than ever before, as well as ease of handling, including features such as the manual return mechanism which prevents the belt from returning when throwing and turning the handle (on models 4000-6000 it is automatic)
Finally, when there is virtually no ambient light at all (pitch black if you like) then if the bass are not forthcoming on the lures mentioned above then I believe the bass switch to using their non-sight related senses (hearing/lateral line) to home in on the vibrations and rattling noise caused by a wriggling diving hard minnow with a couple of ball bearings knocking inside it
The Big Bite comes in many colors, making it possible to utilize in varying applications and conditions Field Tests: In our lab tests, the Big Bite weighed in at .8 ounces (23 grams), slightly over its 3/4 oz (21 grams) rating
You can use this rod for years and have no loss of performance
The main reason for this increase in popularity is the growing number of fishermen on the west coast of Vancouver Island wanting to target black cod (sablefish)