all g loomis rods G. IMX-PRO V2 SHORTSPEY Fly If youre chasing stripers or redfish G. Loomis 2024 GLX Bass

Especially since I usually end up just using one or two rods all day

Its a classic spoon that drops quickly, shows up clearly on sonar, and has enough built-in wiggle to call fish in without spinning out of control

Durability The materials used to build a reel obviously matter

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Distance Casting As mentioned above and all else being equal, fisherman will generally be able to cast lighter lures farther on a spinning set up than a baitcasting gear

The deeper bend helps keep fish pinned during the fight and reduces the chances of pulling hooks free