big 5 okuma fishing rods EVX Musky 1-PC Telescopic Rod 8ft6in Xtra Heavy Actn Series rods were designed with insight from the top Salmon and Steelhead fisherman in the Pacific Northwest Okuma Hawaiian Custom Spinning Rods

The Exceler is described as "going far beyond the call of duty at a price that the average angler can afford, in fact there is nothing "average" about them." The reel makes use of a one-piece aluminum frame, Magforce-Z magnetic anti-backlash, eight ball bearings and one roller bearing, and a 6.3:1 gear ratio

All models have a true fast action, no tip wobble, and can be used for a variety of ultralight techniques

Verdict: Don't spend more money simply because you assume that there is some significant hidden benefit to the more expensive rod

Your mainline should be one or two sizes bigger than your normal leader diameter

Shorter rods are easier to move and handle, but a longer rod will get you more casting distance