st croix conventional rod St. Mojo Bass Fly Croix Rift Jig Series rods are engineered and handcrafted in direct response to saltwater anglers demanding thinner and lighter rods with superior ergonomics St. Croix Rift Jig Conv.

All pricing based on MSRP of parts plus $70 build fee

Model Bearings Gear Ratio In/Turn Wt (oz) Mono (lb/yd) Braid (lb/yd) Max Drag (lb) PCNALT2000D 6BB+1RB 5.3:1 27.7" 7.8 4/340, 6/220 8/280, 10/215 11 PCNALTT2500D 6BB+1RB 5.3:1 29.6" 8.3 8/240, 10/210 10/250, 15/185 22 PCNALT2500D-XH 6BB+1RB 6.2:1 34.5" 8.3 8/240, 10/210 10/250, 15/185 22 PCNALT3000D 6BB+1RB 5.2:1 30.6" 9.0 10/280, 12/220 15/250, 20/220 22 PCNALT4000D-C 6BB+1RB 5.2:1 32.5" 9.7 10/360, 14/250 20/280, 30/200 26.4

In addition to our favorite 12 reels, we also chose what we felt were the best mid-priced reel the Orvis Hydros IV ($289) and best inexpensive reel the Reddington Behemoth 7/8 ($130)

With PVD coated one-piece guides and a machined aluminum braid-ready spool, this combo is built to last

You can get 5 WT flywheels for less than $ 100 and flywheels for hundreds of dollars

While the reel does boast a smooth carbon dag, the stopping power is somewhat lacking at 13 pounds