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Our tester, who doesn't typically wear zero drop shoes, said, "I felt every bump and rock in the trail, which became uncomfortable over time." However, our tester, who typically hikes in trail runners, didn't find it an issue
Listed with a 13/64 ferrule, weighing 3.65 oz for $1,650.00
Best for Panfish: Ugly Stik Elite Spinning Rod Pros Solid reel seat and comfortable, sensitive grips 1-piece guides eliminate insert pop-outs Graphite-glass composite offers a nice compromise between blank sensitivity and durability Cons Tip section lacks the precision of solid graphite for casting and fine-tuned lure retrieves
its impossible to part with an LT reel once youve held it in your hands
On my way out I passed by the show's official artwork on a large board, and its size allowed me to appreciate how charmingly humorous it is