Similar to your approach to buying a rod, when in doubt, one size up is the way to go, particularly if fishing larger species
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Target bass, pike and other freshwater fish with the ProFISHiency DRIP Red White Blue 7ft MH Freshwater Baitcast Combo Fishing Rod
Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake Okeechobee presented by SEVIIN
This colorful and patriotic theme back side line spool label features a red, white and blue colored shield of stars and strips together with two fish and a world globe with North America clearly visible and was used from 1928 1933
Historically rods in the 6 foot to 6 foot 6 inch range were favored, but in recent years 7-foot and above models have become more popular, especially in open water, because they often provide longer casting range