This curve will primarily be used in the Gulf of Mexico when bottom fishing next to heavy structure like oil platforms. Typically, when a fish bites, the boat runs away from the structure to set the hook and to move the fish away from the structure to reduce cut offs. The angler places a tremendous amount of drag on the fish to move it away from the structure quickly at the risk of breaking the line. As soon as the angler moves the fish or turns its head, he will then quickly back off the drag to the Strike position at 1/3–1/2 the breaking strength of the line. The flat area just before until just after the Strike position allows the angler to quickly get back to the Strike setting without having to worry if they have gone too far or not far enough. This cam is ideal for 50–80 pound test.
| Model |
Primary Application |
Recommended Line |
Freespool |
Warning |
Strike |
Full |
| 50# Bottom Fishing Special |
Bottom fishing near structure |
50- to 80-lb. test |
0/0 |
2.0/8.4 |
18/22 |
30/39.6 |
