How to use an inline reel?

[stan55]

It's a fly reel with a larger reel handle pure and simple. Years ago to avoid line twist we actually used fly reels in the midwest. Some requests to manufacturers and voila. Just watch your line on the drop and when reeling it without a fish on the line do what Rocky said. I fish these down to 40 ft with no issue. If targeting lakers/splake/burbot I use compact level wind reels designed for ice fishing. I really avoid line twist whenever I can.