shimano 9 foot rod SPMS90M2 Speedmaster Surf Spinning 9' Shimanos Hi Shimano Tallus PX Spinning Rod

For example, a gear ratio of 6.2:1 means the spool will rotate 6.2 times for each handle crank

For blue catfish and flathead catfish though, especially in the beginning, you wont be holding a fishing rod for extended periods of time, constantly casting or working the fishing rod so the length of the rod handle (or fishing rod for that matter) is not as important and a longer rod handle is actually preferred

The primary targets of the local fishery are Nile perch ( Lates niloticus ), Nile tilapia ( Orechromis niloticus ), and omena

The Marlin Bullet can be run at up to 12 knots depending on sea conditions and position from transom

On that subject, I was easily able to fish a small creek euronymph style with my 8ft 5 weight bamboo rod