daiwa d-shock 2500b reel 6'2" Rod Spinning Combo 2500 size – Superfly Flies ABS machined lightweight aluminum Spool Daiwa D-Shock II Spinning Combo

When I hooked em, I was able to easily keep them away from the salad and get em in the boat quickly

For the Exceler, our analysis suggests that at the low end of adjustment, there's not much difference in drag pressure until you get past about one and a third turns of the drag star

Meanwhile the premium braid with the tougher finish would maintain its performance for longer even after heavy contact with the guides, and in addition to reliability it continues to fly smoothly for better casting or smoother drops

This is one of the best baits to just cast and slowly retrieve, and a surprising number of species will bite it

I like a 1/16 to ounce VMC Rugby Head, usually paired with a 4- to 6-inch straight-tail worm like the Berkley Bottom Hopper