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(4) It's critical to play the fish correctly, with a good bend in the
rod. Don't drop the rod tip. Avoid shocks (sharp peaks in line
tension). I well-bent rod is a shock absorber.

All good info, Steve. In regards to the above, I'd add that a softer,
full-flex rod makes a better tool for light tippet.
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TL,
Tim
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