7 shimano curado rod Casting its winding angle and the part of the rod being wrapped are fine Shimano CDS70LA Curado Spinning Rod

Take the opportunity to clean the trigger mechanism to make sure it snaps back into place easily

If you want to throw crankbaits, upping the rod to 10-20 pound class will balance out nicely

Trying to use a reel with small diameter lines on a larger spool can lead to problems with tangles inside the reel, and putting heavy line on a reel designed for light line can result in problems due to stiffness and much reduced capacity

Slow action rods are ideal for lighter lures and slower baits

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Whatever makes you most comfortable