6'6 baitcaster rod Piscifun Torrent Casting 6'9" M IM6 Carbon 2-Piece Rod New from Alps the IF 316 stainless guides with corrosion Zebco Roam Baitcast Combo

It actually compares nicely to a 50-size Shimano reel, and therefore palms extremely well The dimensions are very close to the diminutive Shimano Scorpion 1000XT

This time, it was primarily by sight fishing

They generally run from $200-$300+, depending on model and retailer

The Evo is a cheaper alternative, and there is a newer Evo Tungsten model that is pretty cool too gives a bit of a different sound than the Jackhammer

Storage: Store your reel in a cool, dry place, ideally in a reel cover to protect it from dust and scratches

I switched out the cheap, rubbery drag washers for carbontex and had to remove one shim from the float cap because the spool was slightly off center and stacking line on that side