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Croix Bass X Casting Rods prove that quality gear is still available at a fair price

Both with a 6.0:1 gear ratios retrieving in 35-inches of line per crank, the Stella 2500FE holds 8- to 12-pound test mono, or 10- to 30-pound PowerPro, while the 3000FE can handle from 8- to 16-pound mono or 10- to 40-pound PowerPro

Extend leader length to 36 inches or more when fish are particularly hook-shy

Once an angler discovers a lake that harbours trophy pike, the quest to catch bigger and bigger fish kickstarts

They have also refined the gear train so you are guaranteed to have an extremly smooth reel that will hold up well over time