st croix fly rods 7 8 St. Connect Rod (5wt, 8ft 6in) youll have the upper hand in the widest possible range of conditions and techniques St. Croix Imperial USA Switch

At 4.75 inches, this lure has a hard-cutting action bass cant resist

The back plate has a hairline crack running across both screw fastening the reel foot

ATD-L technology brake Bearings: 5+1 including 5 CRBB Frame, flange and rotor in Zaon V Aluminium spool, Long Cast profile Cross-wound windings One-piece unscrewable aluminium crank handle Round high-density EVA handle Gear Ratio:5.6:1 Ball Bearing:5 Retrieve:79cm/31.1inch Capacity Mono:0.16mm/150m,0.18mm/120m,0.20mm/100m Capacity Braid:PE0.6/200m,PE0.8/190m,PE1.0/140m Reel Weight:195g/6.9oz Max Drag:5kg/11lb

If you are a total klutz you might want a paddle leash and a rod leash

I find combos especially helpful for beginners who do not want to spend time matching rod power with reel size or selecting the right gear ratio

Click here to get on the list for the Daiwa Saltist MQ The Daiwa Saltist MQ Features Monocoque (MQ) Aluminum One-Piece Frame Digigear System Zaion Air Rotor & Bail Magsealed Technology Waterproof ATD (Advanced Tournament Drag System) New Aluminum Round Knob The new and improved Saltist MQ is the perfect combination of durability and power