If the fish is really big or if your fly rod outfit is really lightweight, the trout will take off and strip line from your reel
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Rod Features: -2-piece blank -35% more graphite than GX2 series -Graphite/fiberglass Ugly Tech construction -Clear Tip -Premium cork grip -Ergonomic reel seat -PVD-coated Ugly Tuff guides -10-year rod warranty Reel Features: -Graphite-composite frame -Aluminum spool -6 ball bearings -Double paddle handle
The reason you want the lighter softer rod is that you can bend it over in the rod holder when the downrigger ball is down which gives you as little line as possible between the rod tip and the downrigger ball so when a fish hits, it will pop up fast which gives you a bit of a hook set
Impulse Salt Series 6'10" Medium Casting Rod Specs SUGGESTED TECHNIQUES: Topwaters, Jig Heads, Spinnerbait, Crankbait POWER RATING: Medium ACTION: Extra Fast HANDLE LENGTH: 8.5" GUIDES: Alps IF 316 stainless guides
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