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Compact, reasonably smooth

Again, back then there was no drag, so anglers used thumb pressure on the spool to slow hard-running fish, and as a level-wind mechanism had yet to be invented, the thumb had to spread the line, too

To all intents and purposes, the method is no longer used, because modern tackle provides a better solution, but for much of the late 19th century there was serious rivalry between the Nottingham men and Southern anglers, who used a completely different technique

Simply remove the side plate, adjust the dial, return the side plate and lock it in place

Latuso said the lighter wire makes the difference