Purpose built for the rigors of surf fishing and big game freshwater fishing, These rods are equally at home on both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts
Designed to stay on or just below the surface, these lures create splashes, pops, or walking actions that attract fish from below
Its one of the only reels we could forgive for looking so much like a carp reel Shimano has this thing called X-protect, which helps reduce water and dirt intrusion into the reel
But from my experience, especially if youre just starting out, focus on spinning gear for your lighter presentations
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While this perhaps sounds preposterous to many ice anglers, the palm rod method is still used by some of the top hardwater panfish anglers in the world, including competitors in American and international ice contests