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(Shimano lists the grip as 9.5 but thats only the forward cork portion of the gripnearly all coastal anglers are two-hand casters, so the length of the bottom grip is important.) I dont like the exposed blank section of the rod below the reel seat, on this or any spinning rod, because I frequently seem to grab the blank instead of the grip, but I realize the missing grip section helps to keep the rod light as well as make it affordable

rigging ballyhoo properly is one of the most important practical skills you can develop as an offshore angler

Push the smaller end of the bushing onto the other side of the four inch piece of pipe

You may need something a little different depending on the type of water, time of year, time of day, and of course the type of lure you are using

I clearly recall tossing my fly to a visibly cruising fish, watching my fly drop to the bottom and gobble my fly