aerial fly reel Monarch 7/8 a chrome bright Bristol Bay silver Sage Arbor XL Fly Reel

Heres a link for a typical set: Vise - This is a difficult decision because of the options that exist

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There are three scenarios where a metal jig is my top pick for bass and blues: rain bait blitzes, suspended fish on small bait, and fall run surfcasting