daiwa saltist 40 clamps SALTIST5000 Spinning Reel Available in a wide range of sizes from a compact 2500 perfect for inshore fishing Durans Fishing Products Reel Clamp

Combining all the strength of graphite with the flexibility of fiberglass in a perfect blend, the Ugly Stick GX2 is the perfect backcountry trout rod because it fishes great and is famously indestructible

Designed for extreme salt environments, these 2-speed and 3-speed lever drag reels feature a solid 6061 T-6 marine-grade aluminum frame and the legendary Dual Disc Avedrag system

This added resistance allows heavy lures and jigs to quietly splash into the water, which is a crucial factor when fishing for skittish bass in clear waters

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Mike Roy, Old Saybrook, Connecticut FG (at home) or double uni (on the water, first doubling the braid) Scott Simpson, Long Beach, Mississippi Double uni Bouncer Smith, Miami, Florida Double uni Jason Stock, Holmes Beach, Florida Double uni or three surgeons for lighter braid