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A pike will often hold a dead bait in its mouth and slowly swim away, taking its time working it back to its throat

If you already have a specific rod in mind, the best way to find a balanced match with a reel is to find one that falls into this stated range parameter, said Joyce, adding Within each of the aforementioned combos, there are subtle differences that indicate if a Penn rod would be better suited for either the inshore or offshore arena. Ben went on to explain how attributes like the length and thickness of the grips, size and design of the reel seat, plus the types of guides that are featured will help each user determine if this rod and reel combo will work for their style of coastal fishing

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