cheap baitcast combos Abu Garcia Zata LTD Low Profile Reel and 7' Fishing Rod Combo, Magnetic Braking System, 24-Ton Graphite Construction, Graphite Body & Sideplates, Left Handle Position : Sports & Outdoors and increased sensitivity while maintaining the legendary toughness you’ve come to expect from Ugly Stik. Abu Garcia Max X Baitcast

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Experimenting with different reel and line setups including the new Abu Garcia Revo SX baitcasters In an effort to minimize weight even the stripper guide on the Epitome is a Recoil which is not an issue if you are fishing just a mainline, but for those anglers that like fishing a braid to leader connection there is a noticeable bump when the knot comes in contact with the guide during casts

Matching the new reel are the optional rubber Skull Cap protective covers Next Section: SLIDE into those Real World Tests

After catching and handling a dozen 12-18 lbs lakers this is now one of my favorite rods for jigging and twitching

Final impressions If youre on a budget, youll have a hard time beating the Abu Garcia Black Max