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Rod holder depth should be at least 8" above the bottom cross-pin

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One interesting episode of my fly fishing life is the unexpected story of this bamboo rod and how I ended up with it as the result of a combination of events that lead to this special story that has more to do with serendipity than with pure intention

Pros Retains less water than braid Fishes great in shallower water columns Great beginner mono Large spool (110 yards) Cons Heaviest line weight is 8 lb Line breaking strength has sometime been an issue PowerPro makes my favorite regular braided line, if youre a fan and like using braid on the hard water youll like ice line version

By 13 Fishing 13 Fishing Wicked Long Stem Spinning reel features 5BB With IAR, aluminum spool, Fat Bail design, and aluminum handle with soft-touch knob and an extra long neck for easy gripping while fishing with gloves

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