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He then pegs either a 1/8 ounce or 3/16-ounce weight tight to the hook eye the lighter weight is for a slower presentation and the heavier weight for a fast reaction bite

The aftermarket shallow spool I have for the Alphas is an SLP Works Alphas SV 105

Its not the most sensitive rod in the world, but it works great for moving baits, like spinnerbaits or bigger topwater lures that require a beefy rod to chuck them with

I just bought an Abu-Garcia Silver Max loaded with 10 lb

Avoid ultra-light lures until you have built skill

The fact that this is cut from solid aluminum bar stock instead of poured and molded from molten aluminum gives it an incredibly light but incredibly strong frame as its foundation