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There are smooth rod butts, and gimbaled rod butts

The one thing about luxury Italian leather is that it's supple

Its a lot of fun to land these fish on light tackle, but be prepared for the fight of your life when its a 10+ pound hybrid striped bass on the end of your line (these ARE NOT uncommon and might call for a slightly heavier setup to land regularly)

I prefer the Southwest for durability because its rear fabric pocket is less snag-prone, but the Windrider is better if you want open mesh to air out wet gear

Conversely, if the water is clear and the fish are spooky, you should use the lighter end of the appropriate range, such as 6X