#9 I like it
Take the combo to your favorite trout stream, and with the sliding ring mounts, position the Halcyon 4.5" centerpin reel down near the bottom of the butt section, engage the clicker and you are euro nymphing
Before choosing a unit, ask yourself: Do I fish mostly from the bow, console, or stern
For Shimano or Magura it's pushing fluid from the caliper up to a container at the master cylinder
If you are fishing a heavy hydrilla field with Senko style stick baits, a rod rated for 10-17 pound test will work well
The Catalina is available in both high and low speeds in 3xxx, 4xxx, and 5xxx sizes, and for now only high speed in 6xxx size with the slower Catalina 6500 to come next year