medium heavy spinning rod shimano TXNC76MH Teramar XX Northeast Casting the Shimano SLX A Spinning Rods are a premier example of tournament SHIMANO SOLARA 6' 6" Power

Velocity Cast Control System One of the most impressive features of this reel is the internal Velocity Cast Control System

But interesting enough that I no longer treat them as just cheap alternatives. In 2026, the better CDM BFS reels are splitting into clear personalities: classic round reels, smart DC reels, CNC boutique reels, budget ultralight reels, and small-creek setups that only make sense when the rod, line, and lure weight all work together

Distance Ease of use Larger range of sizes Lighter lines Time to Choose Whether you decide to use a baitcasting rod or a spinning rod, just like in choosing the correct reel, you need to explore what type of fish, where you are fishing deep saltwater, light freshwater, heavy cover, etc

But if the reports say that cutlassfish are around, this is a target worth aiming for

Loomis IMX Rods use proprietary materials to build the sweetest sticks

Do what you can, with what you have, where you are -- Teddy Roosevelt 02/10/2011 06:58PM Jigging a leech with or without a slip bobber has caught most of my fish in the bwca