Inline reels

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As others have mentioned, I tried them out and realized that I just didn't see any improvement over the spinning reels. In fact, when using some pole holders they are more difficult since the reel hangs below the pole.

I usually just set my setups down on an elevated cooler or something anyway, so it's no big deal either way, but I currently don't have any level winds/baitcasters in my ice fishing arsenal.

When I ice fish flaming Gorge, I'll take my Calcutta just because it's already setup for giant mac fishing, but that's really my only exception.
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