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I used it to fish spinnerbaits at night during the summer months

Read Next: Best Bass Fishing Rods Best Saltwater Combo: TackleDirect TDSSC701MHT Silver Hook/Shimano TRX300AHG TranX Baitcasting Best Saltwater Combo TackleDirect TDSSC701MHT Silver Hook/Shimano TRX300AHG TranX Baitcasting See It Pros Good for fishing bait and jigs Plenty of backbone Powerful and durable reel Cons Not ideal for casting light lures Key Features Rod Power: Medium heavy Action: Moderate fast Length: 7 feet Lure Weight Rating: 3 to 6 ounces Cork handle with fighting butt Key Features Reel 300 size Gear Ratio: 7.6:1 Right or left retrieve Max Drag: 18 pounds Mono Capacity (pound/yards): 12/230, 14/180 Braid Capacity (pound/yards): 40/195, 50/190 This combo isnt for wading a flat and throwing jerkbait for speckled trout

I have two reels I have used with this rod, for most of last year I used a Tsunami Barrier II which is an affordable $40ish dollar reel, and has sealed internal parts so it can stand up to the saltwater over and over again

For almost any cast in a small stream, though, you have to get the distance just right to make sure the combination of the current and your retrieve will allow the lure to follow the path you want

A high gear ratio of 8:1 is usually better suited for topwater lures, where you need to quickly retrieve up slack (since the lure will drift towards you with each twitch)