5' 6 baitcasting rod Zebco 202 ZeeBee 5 ft in Spincast Combo with Eagle Claw Tackle Kit pair the Curado with your favorite reel and youll have a hard Lew's Laser HS 6' Medium

So, when you get into a hurry and misapply pressure, it wont result in a backlash catastrophe

Im happy to say that this reel doesnt seem to have those issues

The combination makes for a rod strong enough to wrestle big ones to the boat with still enough give to keep the fish from tearing free on the fight

If you are expecting to catch large fish and are using large hooks connected to the mainline with wire snoods, then small fish like anchovies or sardines can be threaded on the hook in one piece

Another thing to consider is that your reel will not retrieve as much line after a cast as it will when the lure gets closer to you on boat or shore