new shimano rods Sellus Spinning Rod 7'0" Medium Heavy This innovative and lightweight hollow carbon handle increases vibration transfer through the rod and into an anglers hand for up to 30% more sensitivity for superior bite transmission Shimano CPCL106M2 Compre BC Salmon/Steelhead

Its like fishing in an aquarium

Rotate the reel slightly before tightening to position the handle away from your knuckles

I sent my $200 rod because it broke the first time fighting a fish

Best Overall: Daiwa Tatula MQ LT3000D-CXH Best Value: Shimano Ultegra 2500HG Best High-Speed : Abu Garcia Revo Rocket Best Lightweight: Shimano Vanford 2500HG Daiwa Ballistic MQ LT 2500D Abu Garcia Zata SP 2500 Shimano Stradic C3000XG Best for $600: Daiwa Certate LT Best Spinning Reels for Bass: Reviews & Recommendations Best Overall: Daiwa Tatula MQ LT3000D-CXH Pros Quality components Smooth while reeling A high-class drag weight Solid line capacity Cons End of reel handle is a bit large which can make it tough to grab Price: $199.99 Gear Ratio: 6.2:1 Weight: 7.1-Ounces Bearings: 8BB + 1RB Line Capacity (3000): 130 yards of 10 pound mono Drag Weight: 22 pounds From the second I took this reel out of the box, I knew I was going to enjoy fishing with it

For now, Ill accept defeat and continue to live my dark web unboxing days vicariously through the megastars

Treble Hook Some fish strike so violently, the only hope of hooking them is with a treble hook