Reels

Q: When would a reel be better than a floatline?
A: In New Zealand most divers use a floatline but there are situations where a reel can be of benefit. Snapper would be our most cautious target species which are very wary about any motion in the water that is not the norm. This includes float lines, if a Snapper spots one of these it could be enough to make it shy away before there is a chance to take a shot.Smaller fish like Tarakihi my also be easier without a floatline. But in the case of Kingfish it's far safer to have a floatline to run through the fingers on the accent instead of fighting a large fish on our return.