daiwa boat reel BG Saltwater Spinning 3500 - 5.7:1 Gear Ratio - 6+1 Bearings - 38.50" Retrieve Rate - 17.60 lb Max Drag allowing for a more compact and more weather resistant housing Daiwa Saltist MQ Spinning Reel

When targeting a species like bass at the lake, most anglers have on hand several rods of different lengths (as well as power and action ratings), because the fish can oftentimes be found in different locations, deep and shallow, in the open or hidden in the cover

A trick worm sinks a little faster than a brush hog which can be good in 5 to 7 feet of water

However, with experimentation, fly fishers learned that aggressive saltwater-style tactics using outsized streamers and poppers really did work for targeting trophy peacocks

As a kayak angler, I prefer baitcasting reels because they are easier to lie on my kayak deck

For those willing to spend the money, this is a top-end bass rod