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Walking the dog is a classic topwater technique that lets cigar-shaped lures zig-zag on the surface like an injured baitfish, frog, or terrestrial that made a terrible life decision to swim over a hungry bass

So consider the technique when choosing your rod length

In most river setups, braid is best paired with a leader line for Chinook salmon to handle abrasion, visibility, and break-offs around rocks and structure

The full cork grip may not hold up as well as wed like on this rod, but trout-fishing (and to some extent panfishing) rods often see less hostility than others, and with a little care and basic attention it should hold up

Next comes the feel